Hydropower is one of the very important energy sources, contributing to the socio-economic development of Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) over the years. However, in addition to the positive effects, hydropower plants in Lao PDR have caused serious effects such as reducing forest areas, changing flows and ecosystems of rivers and causing environmental pollution. Therefore, in order to achieve the sustainable development goals by 2030, these problems need to be addressed by the Lao PDR government itself with supports from neighboring countries such as Vietnam and international organizations. |
