National Integrated Water Resources Management Program of the Lao PDR

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1 National Integrated Water Resources Management Program of the Lao PDR ASEAN WATER CONFERENCE Bangkok, Thailand 1-3 June 2011 By Ms. Chongchith Chantharanonh Acting Director General Department of Water Resources 1

2 Overview of National Integrated Water Resources Management Program of the Lao PDR Background -More than 90 percent of the total area located in the Mekong basin, approximately 25 percent of the total area of Mekong river basin -Average annual rainfall is over 1,900 mm or 462 km 3 About 35 percent of total Mekong runoff is contributed from the Lao territory -Average surface water km 3, equivalent to more than 55,000 m 3 annual per capita, the highest in Asia. However, little of the national available water supply is developed, equivalent to 2.8 percent of annual surface water Major Parties 2

3 Water Resources in the Lao PDR Major River Basins in Lao PDR with catchment area above 4,500 km 2 Major River Basins There are 12 major river basins, with total areas of 148,848 km 2 (about 62.8% of total land areas of Lao PDR). Carry out river basin and subbasins planning in 5 priority basins (Nam Ngum, Nam Theun-Kading, Xebangfai and Xebanghieng, Nam Ou). WREA is now implementing two RBCs: Nam Ngum & Nam Theun-Kading. Sources: National Water Resources Profile,

4 Nam Ngum River Basin Establishment and operation RBC and RBCS with support by ADB and French River Basin Update River Basin Profile Prepare River Basin Planning Prepare River Basin Fund Apply IWRM Principle Provinces Including in the Basin: -Xiengkhouang, Louangphabang, Vientiane, Vientiane capital and Bolikhamxay. Catchment Area : 16,841 km2 Pop :502,000 (Year 2005) 4

5 Nam Theun-Nam Kading River Basin Establishment and operation RBC and RBCS with support by ADB Update River Basin Profile Prepare River Basin Planning Prepare River Basin Fund Apply IWRM Principle Provinces Including in the Basin: - Khammouan and Bolikhamxay Catchment Area : 14,820 km2 Pop :103,000(Year 2005) 5

6 Xe BangFai and Xe BangHieng River Basins Preparation for River Basin Management XBF and XBH with support by WB Update River Basin Profile Prepare River Basin Planning Apply IWRM Principle Establishment and operation RBC and RBCS XeBangFai River Basin Provinces Including in the Basin -Khammouan and Savannakhet Catchment Area : 10,345 km2 Pop : 231,000 (2005) XeBangHieng River Basin Provinces Including in the Basin -Savannakhet Catchment Area : 19,223 km2 Pop : 817,000 (Year 2005) 6

7 Nam Ou River Basin The basin area 24,637 km2 (Phongsali, Oudomxai and LouangPhabang Province) The main tributaries are: Nam Leng, Nam Bak, Nam Nga and Nam Ko Pop: 430,000 (Year 2005) High potential for water resources development 7

8 Environmen t Cluster Water Resources and Disaster Management Cluster Climate Change Cluster 8

9 Sub-Sector working Group on Water Resources and Environment Environment Cluster Water Resources and Disaster Management Cluster (National IWRM) IWRM Support Program (ADB, WB, KfW) Hydro- Met Info. Additional Need RBCs Flood and Drought Mgt.. Climate Change Cluster Current Pledge Existing Support Gap Future Gap 9

10 Legal basis for Water Resources Management (IWRM Principle) The Law on Water and Water Resources (1996) Other Related Laws such as: The Forestry Law (October 1996) The Electricity Law (April 1997) The Mining Law (April 1997) The Agriculture Law (October 1998) The Environment Protection Law (April 1999) The Land Law (adopted April 1997 and amended in October 2003) PM s Decree on Establishment and Activities of River Basin Committee (No.293/PM, dated 15 June 2010) 10

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12 National Water Resource Action Plans 1. Water resource management will take place under a unified and coordinated institutional structure at the central and local levels. 2. Water resource management will be carried out under a clear and complete set of official documents. 3. Integrated water resource management plans will be prepared in priority river basins and sub-basins. 4. A coordinated and effective water resource data, information and analysis system will provide a basis for decision making. 5. Water will be reserved for basic human needs and the environment with remaining water allocated for other purposes 12

13 6. Water quality will be protected to safeguard human health and water-related environmental values 7. Coordinated programs will be undertaken to reduce the impacts of floods, drought and climate change. 8. The benefits from water resource development will be shared according to Government decisions and official procedures. 9. Central and local government agencies, communities and other stakeholders will be informed about, and participate in, water resource management activities. 13

14 National Water Resource Strategies for National IWRM Program 1: Institutional Strengthening and Coordination 2: Legislation, Plans and Their Implementation 3: River Basin and Sub-Basin Water Resources Planning 4: Data Collection and Analysis 5: Water Allocation 6: Protection of Water Quality and Ecosystems 7: Management of Floods, Drought and Climate Change 8: Financial Aspects of Water Resources Management 9: Awareness, Participation and Capacity Building 14

15 Program 1 Institutional Strengthening and Coordination Activity 1.1 Support the Lao National Mekong Committee 1.2 Review and Update Government Organization and Agency Roles Lao Gov. LNMC, DWR, Line Agencies DWR, Line Agencies Partners Indicative Key Output ADB, AusAid LNMC meet biannually National Water Resources Policy and Strategy updated Report on organizational structure and roles of water resource agencies 1.3 Strengthen WREA, WREOs and River Basin Institutional Arrangements for Water Resource Management DWR, WREOs, RBCS ADB, AusAid, WB, WB NTNK Capacity building projects conducted and reported RBC s established in 5 river basins by 2015 IWRM Capacity Building (ADB) Pledged $ 1,678 M; Program Support (WB) Pledged $ 0,375 M; Total: $1,625 M 15

16 Program 2 Legislation, Plans and Their implementation Activity Lao Gov. Part. Indicative Key Output 2.1 Update National Water Legislation 2.2 Incorporate Water Resources Aspects in National and Local Plans 2.3 Develop Procedures and Guidelines on Water Resource Management Topics DWR, Line Agencies DWR, WREOs, RBCS, Provincial DWR (WREA Departments), Line Agencies, WREOs WB, ADB, AusAid ADB, AusAid, WB Passage of law through National Assembly. Priority decrees agreed Awareness raising and training activities conducted Approved policies, guidelines implemented at national, provincial and district levels RB and other plans included in NSEDP Procedures and action plans on important water related topics developed 2.4 Strengthen Regional and International Coordination and Partnerships DWR, Line Agencies ADB, AusAid Development partners support harmonized Government participates in international and regional forums Updating of Water Law (WB) Pledged $ 0,390 M; Total: $ 0,390 M 16

17 Program 3 River Basin and Sub-Basin Water Resource Planning Activity Lao Gov. Partners Indicative Key Output 3.1 Develop River Basin Planning Procedures and Priorities 3.2 Assess National Water Resources DWR, RBCS, WREOs, Line Agencies DMH, WERI, Line Agencies ADB, AusAid Procedures and guidelines for RB planning updated and agreed ADB, AusAid Water resources inventory developed Priority RB identified Groundwater assessed for selected River Basins 3.3 Carry out River Basin Planning, Implementation and Monitoring DWR, RBCS, WREOs, Line Agencies Nam Ngum river basin management (ADB); Pledged $ 1,766 M ; Nam Ngum river basin (Loire-Bretagne); Pledged $0,280 ( 0,200 M); Nam Xong sub-basin (GTZ); $ 0,064 M; Nam Theun-Nam Kading (WB) $ 0,340 M; Xebangfai, Xebanghieng (WB), Pledged $ 1,233 M; Xekong (WB), Pledged $ 0,200 M; ADB, AusAid, WB, KfW, GTZ RB plan activity underway in 5 major river basin plans Sub-Basin activity underway in 5 subbasins Total: $ 3,577 M 17

18 Program 4 Data Collection and Analysis Activity Lao Gov. Partners Indicative Key Output 4.1 Strengthen Monitoring Capacity 4.2 Strengthen Water Resource Decision Support Capacity WERI, DMH, RBCS DWR, DMH, WERI, RBCS WB, ADB, AusAid, Finland Hydro- Meteorology Information System and, Flood and Drought Warning Systems operational in two priority river basins Water quality network operational WB, MRC Hydrological models used for river basin planning and flood and drought management for 5 river basins Modelling Support; Strengthening DMH (WB) Pledged $3,070 M ( ) Establish hydro-met stations in Nam Ou Basin and capacity building (HMTASP/WB) Pledged $0,770 M ( ) Groundwater (ADB) Pledged $0,535 M ( ) Total: $ 4,375 M 18

19 Program 5 Water Allocation Activity Lao Gov. Partners Indicative Key Output 5.1 Prepare Water Allocation Procedures and Guidelines DWR, RBCS, Line Agencies, WREOs ADB, AusAid System for water allocation developed 5.2 Implement Water Permits DWR, WREOs, Line Agencies, RBCS ADB, AusAid, WB Water allocation process piloted in priority river basins NA NA 19

20 Program 6 Protection of Water Quality and Ecosystems Activity Lao Gov. Partners Indicative Key Output 6.1 Assess Water Quality and Ecosystems DWR, DOE, Line Agencies, WERI, WREOs WB, Finland EMSP National Water Quality laboratory operational Staff trained in laboratory procedures 6.2 Implement Water Quality and Ecosystem Health Procedures and Action Plan DWR, DOE, Line Agencies, WERI, WREOs WB, Finland EMSP Environmental Flows and Aquatic Ecosystem Health Monitoring Procedure developed and piloted First water quality monitoring report Water Quality, Ecosystem Health (WB) Pledged $1,200 M ( ) Water Quality Laboratory (Finland) $3,600 M ( ) Total: $ 4,800 M 20

21 Program 7 Management of Floods, Drought and Climate Change Activity 7.1 Manage and Mitigate Flood Impacts Lao Gov. Partners Indicative Key Output DWR, DMH, WERI, RBCS WB, ADB, AusAid, Japan Flood Early Warning System operational in priority river basins 7.2 Manage and Mitigate Drought Impacts DWR, DMH, WERI, RBCS WB, Japan National Drought Management Plan prepared and presented to LNMC 7.3 Manage Water Resources to Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change DWR, DOE, WREI, Line Agencies, RBCS ADB, AusAid Strengthening Hydro-met and warning systems (WB) Pledged $0,30 M ( ) Risk Management (ADB GMS) Climate Change (ADB) Dissemination Centre (Mekong-Japan) Report on assessment of risks of water and climate change related disasters Adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts included in River Basin plans Total: $0,30 M 21

22 Program 8 Financial Aspects of Water Resources Management Activity Lao Gov. Part Indicative Key Output 8.1 Strengthen Financial Aspects of Water Resources Management NA ine agenc ies RBCS Information for establishing sustainable financial base & establishing basin water funds for flood and pollution control, data collection and other water resource management priorities. Develop and implement official procedures to strengthen financial aspects of water resources management NA 22

23 Program 9Awareness, Participation and Capacity Building Activity Lao Gov. Part. Indicative Key Output 9.1 Strengthen Public Awareness and Participation ine agenc ies WREO Awareness and participation of public in improving water use efficiency 9.2 Carry out Capacity Building for Concerned Agencies DWR RBCS NUOL IWRM Capacity building support to NUoL (ADB) Pledged $ M ( ) ADB integrated water resource management training plan will be taken into account establish and strengthen integrated water resource management program through University Total: $ M 23

24 Thank you for your attention 24