AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Security & Values: Bhutan hosted the first Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Paro (Aug 31–Sep 4), drawing nearly 400 participants from 60+ countries to rethink food systems through culture, mindsets and governance—not just production and technology. Climate Justice: Nepal is demanding $20m in climate compensation after late-August floods tied to glacier collapse and landslides, urging major polluters to “wake up” as Himalayas warm faster than the global average. Digital Growth in Bhutan: Nansen opened a Thimphu office and launched an AI talent programme to build local capacity for Gelephu Mindfulness City. Regulation Goes Digital: BQPCA rolled out an integrated digital regulatory system connecting qualification and professional certification services across health, higher education and engineering councils. Healthcare Waste Watch: A 2024 benchmarking assessment says Bhutan’s healthcare waste rose to about 700 tonnes in 2022, with infectious waste increasing after COVID-19. Hydropower Construction: Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project entered a major construction phase with the first blast for its diversion tunnel, starting underground excavation. Disaster Risk for Bhutan: After Nepal’s floods, Bhutan’s high-risk flood and GLOF scenarios are highlighted, with experts pointing to vulnerabilities in river valleys and major basins.
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