The Climate Change Policy restates the commitment made by the Royal Government of Bhutan at the COP15 to remain carbon neutral, which was reiterated on its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in the Paris Agreement.
It aims to provide guidance to achieve a climate resilient and carbon neutral economy that contributes to gross national happiness. The policy was formulated in a participatory manner and it wishes to ensure a continued participation of relevant stakeholders in climate change action.
The policy has 4 main statements: carbon neutrality, building resilience to climate change, means for implementation and effective and coordinated actions.
Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020
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About this policy
Year
2020
Most recent update
01/01/2020
Geography
Response areas
Adaptation, Mitigation
Sectors
Buildings, Economy-wide, Transport
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Impacted group
Just transition
Renewable energy
Greenhouse gas
Economic sector
Climate finance
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