Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendly urban environment by 2030.

The plan focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving waste management, conserving resources, and protecting biodiversity to tackle challenges such as rising pollution, traffic congestion, and climate vulnerability, Lao national TV reported on Thursday.

By 2030, Vientiane aims to become a livable, equitable, eco-friendly city that fosters sustainable economic growth, enhances climate resilience, and improves the life quality for its residents.

Vientiane is experiencing rapid growth. However, this expansion has led to challenges such as rising waste levels, increased road traffic and accidents, pollution, and greater vulnerability to climate change. 

老挝政府近日在首都万象正式发布《2023-2030年绿色城市行动计划》，旨在通过系统性环保措施，将万象打造成为具有可持续性、气候适应能力和生态友好的现代化都市。

万象市市长在发布会上表示，该行动计划主要围绕四大核心领域展开：通过推广清洁能源降低温室气体排放、建立现代化垃圾分类处理系统、实施水资源循环利用方案，以及构建城市生态保护网络，以应对当前面临的环境污染加剧、交通系统超负荷运转等城市发展难题。

根据规划蓝图，到2030年，万象将建设成为东南亚地区绿色城市典范，在保持经济稳健增长的同时，显著提升城市应对极端气候事件的能力，为市民创造更高品质的生活环境。老挝自然资源与环境部数据显示，随着城市化进程加速，万象目前日均垃圾产生量已达500吨，主要干道高峰时段拥堵时长超过3小时，城市热岛效应较十年前上升了1.5摄氏度。

老挝国家城市规划研究院专家指出，该计划特别注重将传统环保智慧与现代技术相结合，例如在湄公河沿岸湿地修复工程中，既采用国际先进的生态堤坝技术，又保留老挝传统的水资源管理经验。亚洲开发银行已承诺提供2亿美元专项贷款，用于支持万象市绿色交通系统和智能电网建设。