AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHindu Kush Himalaya Climate Watch: ICIMOD says even a below-normal 2026 monsoon forecast for Bhutan and the wider HKH won’t lower disaster risk, warning that short bursts of intense rain plus higher temperatures can still trigger flash floods and landslides. Paro Tech & Media: Bhutan hosted the 10th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action & Disaster Prevention and an ABU AI Forum at Dungkar Dzong, bringing broadcasters, policymakers and tech experts together on using AI responsibly and improving disaster-ready reporting. Green Industry Link-Up: Facet Power and partners announced a Nagaland–Bhutan project turning Naga bamboo waste into renewable biocarbon and clean energy to support decarbonisation of Bhutan’s ferrosilicon industry. Digital Identity Push: Bhutan joined the 50-in-5 campaign as the 39th member, backing its privacy-preserving self-sovereign digital ID rollout. Public Service Innovation: RCSC launched a Civil Service Innovation Day, while civil servants showcased home-grown solutions like a smart navigation aid for the visually impaired. Safe Water Expansion: Bhutan’s safe drinking water filtration programme is scaling nationwide, reaching about 85% of schools and tens of thousands of children. Green Economy Products: Bhutan launched 11 ABS-certified biodiversity products, including moringa and cordyceps-based wellness items, to help scale the country’s green economy.
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