Mekong region land governance

The MRLG project is being implemented in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam by a consortium of two international NGOs, Land Equity International and GRET. The project contributes to improved policies and practices, as well as their practical implementation, enabling small-scale farmers, especially those from ethnic minorities, to have sustainable and equitable access to land and control over their agricultural and forest lands.

The continuation of Luxembourg’s support for this project (EUR 1.4 million for 2023-2025) reflects the need to address the links between climate and human rights. Protecting and respecting the collective rights of indigenous peoples is particularly important for biodiversity and forest conservation.