Informed by low-emission development strategies, Bhutan’s 2nd NDCs is ambitious and sets clear carbon reduction targets in priority areas of transport, industry, agriculture, human settlement, forest management (REDD+) and energy.
Ministry of Health in partnership with UNDP and JICA, and fund support from the Government of Japan to introduce mobile cardiotocography devices, or iCTG, a technology that will allow remote monitoring of fetal wellbeing and uterine contraction of pregnant women in Bhutan’s far-flung health facilities.
A collaboration between National Environment Commission, UNDP and partners to bring climate issues to the forefront, to shape collective consciousness for actions that can translate into climate wins, not just for Bhutan but for the world.
Q&A: Part II of an interview with RCSC Commissioner Lhendup Wangchu on improving public service delivery
The pilot 180kW solar photovoltaic (PV) project is grid-tied, employs local contractors and workers, and an innovative and transformational approach which will contribute to Bhutan’s energy security, help generate green services and jobs, and demonstrate viability of solar energy.
The incinerator is supported through the project, Support to a Safer, More Efficient Health Waste Management, implemented by the National Environment Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Health with support from UNDP and Government of Japan.
Rising up to the challenge of coronavirus pandemic
Meet 10 young Bhutanese who, through the Loden-UNDP COVID-19 Response Fund support, are rising up to make a difference in this moment of crisis.
Bhutan begins implementation of one of its largest climate adaptation projects
The Green Climate Fund financed project ‘Supporting Climate Resilience and Transformational Changes in the Agriculture Sector in Bhutan’ is one of the biggest climate adaptation projects in the country.
Leaving no one behind during uncertain times
Equipping frontline workers with skills to support Persons with Disabilities during COVID-19 to ensure disability rights and inclusion in Bhutan’s COVID-19 pandemic response.
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About Bhutan
0.8 million
Population
70.6 years
Life Expectancy at Birth
86.9%
Renewable Energy Consumption
72.3%
Forest Area
