Based on work led by Dr. Sonja Vermeulen, these guidelines highlight how Lao PDR has a unique opportunity to become a global leader by adapting its Food-Based Dietary Guidelines to a changing climate.
By incorporating climate adaptation into its Food System–Based Dietary Guidelines (FSBDGs), the country can align with the latest WHO and FAO guidance, while integrating sustainability, resilience, and nutrition into a single, forward-looking framework.
Learn more about the priority actions and how Lao PDR can lead this global shift in this technical brief.











