Climate & Disaster Readiness: The WMO launched its State of the Climate in Asia 2025 report in Paro, warning that dangerous heat, extreme rainfall, glacier loss and record ocean warmth are already hitting millions—and that early warning services are key to cutting damage. Monsoon Risk for HKH: ICIMOD says a below-normal 2026 monsoon forecast for parts of the Hindu Kush Himalaya, including Bhutan, won’t mean “safer” weather; short bursts of intense rain, rising temperatures and water stress can still drive flash floods and landslides. Public Service Innovation: Bhutan’s Royal Civil Service Commission kicked off a Civil Service Innovation Day, with civil servants showcasing practical solutions—from a smart navigation aid for the visually impaired to digital mapping for mineral management. Digital Identity: Bhutan joined the 50-in-5 campaign to strengthen privacy-preserving self-sovereign digital ID and other digital public infrastructure as it rolls out Bhutan NDI. Water & Health Tech: Bhutan’s safe water filtration programme is expanding nationwide, with 75,000+ children already benefiting and coverage reaching about 85% of schools. Governance & Accountability: Bhutan’s PAC flagged recurring engineering and procurement capacity gaps behind public works irregularities, while MoF said IFMIS work is meant to tackle misuse of closed work accounts. Green Economy & Skills: A Lancet study finds climate-health research funding in South Asia is biased toward foreign-affiliated authors, and a new paper notes many “green jobs” in the region rely on adapting existing skills rather than full career switches.