A photo competition to celebrate International Biodiversity Day (22 May) and World Environment Day (5 June)
Remarks by Niamh Collier-Smith, UNDP Resident Representative a.i.
A new report launched by the Department of Local Governance, yesterday, with the support of UNDP and UN Environment outlines the opportunities to improve the current fiscal decentralization framework.
The International community celebrates 25 years of Action for biodiversity
In Bhutan today, that relationship between the natural landscape and the happiness of people’s lives is profound
With SDG 15 on ‘Life on Land’ as a Royal Government priority, the UNDP-led BIOFIN project kicks off in the world’s only ‘carbon-negative’ nation.
At age 11, Dorji Youngten was among the top ten students in his class and dreamt of becoming an army captain. A life before drugs and alcohol.
Bhutan: Bringing parliament to people - virtually
The Virtual Zomdu programme was officially launched at the National Assembly and the National Council of Bhutan in 2015.
The videoconferencing facilities have been installed in 47 Community Centres around the country.
Community consultations have been conducted in Samtse, Trashiyangtse, Bumthang and Dagana. During the consultations, more than 65 members from each Gewog attended.
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96.7%
School enrollment, primary
41.8%
Individuals using the internet
69.83 years
Life expectancy at birth
100%
Population with access to improved water source