AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHighland Cooperation: Bhutan, India and Nepal have launched the Himalayan Yak Herders’ Network, with its secretariat in Bhutan, to share knowledge and tackle declining yak numbers, damaged rangelands and other threats to herding livelihoods. Flood Resilience: Thimphu has finalized plans to transform the flood-prone Memorial Chorten stream corridor, combining engineered flood controls with nature-based solutions. Glacier Monitoring: Bhutan’s 24-hour warning centre tracks water levels at glacial lakes and downstream rivers through sensors, with sirens to alert vulnerable communities to potential floods. Waste Innovation: A venture born from university research has turned 35 metric tonnes of food waste into compost in nine months using earthworms and commercial composting methods. Health Screening: Bhutan has launched anaemia screening for 10,000 children and adolescents. AI and Development: Bhutan is preparing to host a global summit on AI, human development and the environment.
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