The Lao government launched a project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty, engaging farmers from three districts of southern Laos' Khammuan province to help improve livelihoods and restore forests in the province.

The project aimed to conserve biodiversity while supporting local communities. It will introduce sustainable farming practices, increase income, and enhance food security, Lao National Radio reported on Friday.

By promoting both sustainable farming and forest restoration, the project will improve food security and reduce pressure on natural ecosystems. These efforts aim to protect the environment while addressing poverty, which is often a cause of environmental degradation.

The project will help raise awareness among locals about the importance of biodiversity protection and forest restoration.

The project will be implemented in 12 villages across Yommalath, Khounkham, and Mahaxay districts. These communities will engage in activities that combine forest restoration with income-generating opportunities. 

老挝政府近日启动了一项生物多样性保护与减贫项目，该项目将动员甘蒙省南部三个地区的农民参与，旨在改善当地民生并恢复森林资源。

据老挝国家广播电台12月8日报道，该项目在保护生物多样性的同时支持当地社区发展，将引入可持续农业实践，提高居民收入并增强粮食安全。

通过推广可持续农业和森林恢复，该项目将改善粮食安全状况并减轻对自然生态系统的压力。这些努力旨在保护环境的同时解决贫困问题，而贫困往往是导致环境恶化的原因之一。

该项目将帮助提高当地居民对生物多样性保护和森林恢复重要性的认识。

项目将在永马拉、昆坎和马哈赛三个地区的12个村庄实施。这些社区将参与将森林恢复与创收机会相结合的各项活动。