1) The document studied the use of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in three districts in Laos and their role in food security, income, and coping with climate hazards. 2) It found that NTFPs significantly contribute to nutrition and health, and some like beekeeping, cardamom, and galangal are important income sources. 3) Communities rely on collecting wild foods and selling NTFPs as coping strategies after climate hazards damage crops or livestock. 4) Recommendations focus on sustainable NTFP management through community forest groups, improved harvesting and marketing, and private sector involvement.