NORWEGIAN PEOPLE'S AID

Purpose

This project aims to help the Government of Laos prepare for and deliver the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which will take place in Vientiane in September 2026. The project supports Laos in leading the Convention at a critical moment and contributes to reducing the humanitarian and security risks posed by cluster munitions. Project activities include: (1) providing expert support to the Lao Presidency to plan and organize meetings in Geneva and Southeast Asia and prepare key conference documents; (2) supporting translation, coordination and communication between Geneva-based and Vientiane-based teams to ensure smooth preparations for the Review Conference; and (3) providing in-country technical assistance in Laos to organize logistics, stakeholder engagement and regional universalization efforts linked to the Review Conference. The project directly benefits the Government of Laos, whose capacity to plan and deliver the Review Conference is strengthened, as well as CMC-related institutions, States Parties, international organizations and civil society actors who participate in preparations. Ultimately, the project benefits communities affected by cluster munitions by supporting stronger implementation of the Convention and reinforcing global efforts to reduce the threat these weapons pose.