Ministerial Instruction No. 2806/MONRE on Strengthening the Implementation of Aquatic and Wildlife Animal Management Nationwide.

This Ministerial Instruction reinforces the national legal framework for the conservation and management of aquatic life and wildlife across the Lao PDR. Its primary purpose is to curb the illegal trade, hunting, and consumption of protected species while promoting the restoration of biodiversity. The instruction emphasizes the responsibility of all citizens to protect natural resources and mandates that provincial and district authorities strictly monitor activities that threaten ecological balance, such as the use of prohibited fishing gear or explosives.
Specifically, the document outlines ten key directives, including the strict prohibition of hunting during the breeding season and the total ban on trading endangered species listed in the national prohibition category. It also calls for the celebration of the "National Fish Release and Wildlife Protection Day" on July 13th to raise public awareness and foster a culture of conservation. Furthermore, it grants local environmental offices the power to inspect markets, restaurants, and transit points to seize illegally obtained wildlife and prosecute violators according to the law.