Social Forestry Day: Bhutan marked June 2 with nationwide tree planting and community-led conservation, noting forests cover about 70.45% of land and help keep the country carbon-negative. Education & Language Policy: The Education ministry revised student assessment rules so Dzongkha pass depends on combined written + continuous assessment scores, after concerns that thousands of Class VI and VIII students failed Dzongkha (2023–2025). Land Rights Tech: A new digital consent system, tied to Bhutan’s National Digital Identity, is set to reduce forged signatures and unauthorized land transactions by requiring consent from all relevant parties before deals proceed. Urban Resilience in Thimphu: MoIT says stormwater and roadside drainage upgrades are designed to cut recurring flooding, while it also clarified that mandatory geotechnical/soil testing under Thimphu plans is meant to manage hidden seismic and subsurface risks. Energy Pipeline: Bhutan is pushing toward 25,000 MW by 2040 (20,000 MW hydropower, 5,000 MW solar), with Nyera Amari I & II moving into DPR work. Museums & Heritage: DCDD is drafting unified national guidelines for museums and heritage galleries to standardize governance, accessibility, and collection management. Hydropower Project Update: Work on the 404 MW Nyera Amari I and II Integrated Hydropower Project’s DPR has begun. Co-ops & Farmers Bill: Parliament reviewed the Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill 2025 to improve registration, auditing, dispute settlement, and accountability. Regional Digital Connectivity: BIMSTEC joined the ITU Development Sector as a member, aiming to boost cooperation on digital connectivity, AI, and ICT capacity building. Youth Employment Shift: A report highlights Bhutanese youth moving beyond the “government job” path toward private sector, skills, entrepreneurship, and content creation.