AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoSatellite Data: The EU, CDRI and European Space Agency launched a four-year, €19 million programme across seven South Asian countries, including Bhutan, to use Earth-observation data for disaster preparedness, early warnings and climate-resilient infrastructure. Wildlife Tracking: A five-year GPS study in Assam recorded more than 38,000 elephant locations and identified seasonal routes into Bhutan’s Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary, information that could support cross-border conservation. Heat and Health: New regional assessments include Bhutan’s readiness for extreme heat, as El Niño raises risks across South Asia; the Global Heat Forum urged governments to establish heat action plans by 2030. Digital Payments: Bhutan and Cambodia signed an agreement to develop cross-border payment links, building on Cambodia’s Bakong digital payment system. Transport Links: At Sagarmanthan, Bhutan and India discussed river and cargo connections via the Manas and Sankosh rivers and Jogighopa terminal, alongside maritime training for Bhutanese youth. Future-Ready Governance: A Thimphu dialogue explored how governments can prepare for fast-moving changes in technology, climate and the economy.
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