Asia Research Center
National University of Laos (ARC-NUOL)

Vientiane
Lao PDR

The National University of Laos (NUOL) is a public university in Lao PDR uniting all of the Higher Education Institution to be one university in 1996, it is the first and biggest university in the country. It comprises of 10 academic faculties and 8 centers. It provides undergraduate and postgraduate educational services to the students throughout the country and also overseas students. The academic activities include teaching, research and academic services to the public. Asia Research Center, National University of Laos(ARC-NUOL) was established in August 2002.

Department of Climate Change, Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environment

Vientiane
Lao PDR

Established under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Climate Change acts as the secretariat for climate change policies and management in the entire country. It is responsible for implementing directions, policies, resolutions, orders, strategies, laws, and legislations of Lao PDR's government on national climate change activities. It further cooperates with different levels of government on researching and improving policies, strategies, programmes, work plans, and legislations related with natural disaster and climate change management.