AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGLOF Monitoring: Satellite analysis shows Bhutan’s Sintaphu Tsho shrank 73% after its October 29 outburst, while a nearby supraglacial lake fell 24.4%. Flood damage and a temporary downstream lake keep the risk of further flooding in focus. Digital Public Infrastructure: The Ethereum Foundation’s new initiative highlights Bhutan’s National Digital Identity as an example of how digital credentials can be verified without exposing sensitive personal data. Gelephu Finance: A royal decree gives Gelephu’s new central bank authority to manage reserves and invest in crypto alongside conventional assets; it does not require any specific crypto purchase. Mountain Climate Science: Bhutan and Nepal are seeking a dedicated COP31 agenda on 1.5°C warming in mountain regions, including a scientific assessment and a UN climate work programme. The proposal’s consideration remains undecided.
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