AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlacial Flooding: Satellite analysis found Bhutan’s Sintaphu Tsho lake shrank by about 73% after the October 29 outburst flood. The flood damaged roads and Gasa Tshachu, but early warnings helped avert deaths. Food Security Research: Experts urged more locally relevant soil research and practical guidance for farmers. With only about 3% of Bhutan’s land classed as arable, erosion and climate pressures threaten food production. Mountain Climate Science: Bhutan and Nepal are calling for mountain risks to be formally addressed at COP31, including scientific assessments of warming beyond 1.5°C, regular dialogue and improved access to climate finance. Digital Finance: Gelephu’s new central bank can oversee payments and financial stability, manage reserves and invest in digital assets, including cryptocurrencies.
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