1. Thematic Discussion on Green Cities
National Dialogue for GEF and GCF
12 – 14 Feb 2019

2. Process Brainstorming on Green Cities Concept
Introduction to Green/Resilient Cities by GGGI and MPWT
Discussion on things need to be considered

3. For GGGI Green Cities are…
Innovative & Smart
Resource-efficient & Low Carbon
Climate Smart & Resilient
Prosperous & Bankable
Healthy & Liveable
Inclusive & Pro-Poor

4. Current issues in the Lao context
Lack of capable human resources, technical capacity and financial resources
Lack of community participation
Poor zoning within the cities (industry near residential areas)
Poor law/regulation enforcement including strict monitoring and evaluation

5. What needs are there for green cities development
Private sector engagement
Better zoning
Green industry
Green City Masterplan
Awareness raising so more community participation
Application of eco-friendly technologies in all sectors
Better environmental management (solid waste, waste water, noise)
Better Operation and Maintenance for infrastructure

6. Potential investment priorities for Green Cities
Roads (connectivity and better networks)
Flood and river protection
Transportation (eco-friendly options like EVs, etc)
Solid waste management
Air pollution control from industry and vehicles

7. Improved coordination mechanism
Clear mandates and responsibility for each stakeholders (detailed job descriptions)
Need to have a City’s strategic plan in which Urban planning and other plans are included for better management and budgeting (one plan/city)
More Monitoring and Evaluation

8. Increased Private Sector Engagement
In the form of Public Private Partnership in roads, waste management and recycling, green and energy efficient buildings
Barriers especially in solid waste management/recycling:
High operating costs, but low volume of waste which doesn’t justify the investment
Difficulty of doing business (fees, licenses, many transactions)
Low awareness of people and lack of separation at source
Incentives
Certificate of appreciation
Better fiscal incentives (tax exemption, etc)
Government lends hand to help with marketing as an intermediary