Natural resources sector vows to accelerate projects affected by Covid-19

The Natural Resources and Environment Sector Working Group (NRESWG) plans to accelerate implementation of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s priority projects affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The group also aims to ensure the alignment of ongoing and future activities through the NRESWG platform, as well as assist and support the group to obtain access to climate finance and other financing mechanisms.

A report on these plans was presented at a Sector Meeting for 2020 held at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister Dr Saynakhone Inthavong.

The meeting featured a presentation and discussion on the activities undertaken by the Natural Resources and Environment Sector Working Group and goals despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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