AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlacial Flood Monitoring: Satellite analysis found Bhutan’s Sintaphu Tsho lake shrank by about 73% after the October 29 outburst flood; a nearby supraglacial lake fell by 24.4%. The flood damaged Gasa Tshachu and prompted alerts downstream in India. Mountain Climate Science: Bhutan and Nepal are seeking a formal COP31 agenda on mountain warming, including scientific risk assessments, annual talks and a dedicated work programme. Digital Finance: Gelephu Mindfulness City’s new central bank can manage reserves, oversee payment systems and invest in digital assets, including cryptocurrency. Digital Identity: The Ethereum Foundation’s new public-sector initiative points to Bhutan’s National Digital Identity programme as an example of technology designed to let people control how they share credentials.
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