Mission Statement
The Mission of Pha Tad Ke is to stimulate a fundamental change of awareness that leads towards a holistic view of nature and society for sustainable ecological and biodiversity conservation.
Pha Tad Ke has created the first botanical garden in Laos for the conservation and study of the Flora and ethnobotany of Laos. A regional biodiversity research and education centre with the first living collection of plants. The centre, supported by the collaboration and exchange of information with prestigious botanical institutions of South East Asia, the United States and Europe has as its objectives the development of educational programs, the publication of books and scientific articles, research into environmental conservation, botany, horticulture, and ethnobotany in order to promote biodiversity and ecological conservation.
Our four main goals are:
- Research, Educate, Show and Preserve the Flora and Ethnobotany of Laos
- Promote Sustainable Organic Farming to Mitigate Effects of Global Warming and Support Biodiversity Conservation
- Promote and Develop Green Tourism Projects in Luang Prabang and the Region
- Develop and Promote Art and Cultural Programs to Engage a New Generation in Creative and Intelligible Thinking
Director & Advisors
- Rik Gadella – General Director
- Jean-Pierre Dovat – Artistic Advisor
- Nithakhong Somsanith – Cultural Advisor
- Bouakhaykhone Svengsuksa – Scientific Advisor
- Biba Vilayleck – Resident Ethno-botanist
- Dana Wyse – Resident Writer
Member of International Networks
Alliance for Conservation Tree Genomics
ArbNet – Accredited Level II
BGCI – Botanic Gardens Conservation International – Accredited
Southeast Asia Botanic Gardens Network – Founding Member
