AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGross Ecosystem Product: Bhutan has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product at national level, putting a value of about US$6.2 billion on ecosystem services for 2024—meant to complement GDP and count nature’s benefits in policy. UN Climate Push: Nepal PM Balendra Shah used his UN General Assembly debut to argue for climate justice, saying countries like Nepal (and by extension the region) pay a “colossal price” for warming they did little to cause, and that climate disasters don’t respect borders. Himalayan Resilience Plan: Shah also proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, focused on sharing satellite data, monitoring glacial lakes and strengthening joint early warnings. Bhutan in Regional Finance: Bangladesh Bank issued letters of intent for five digital banks, including DK Digital Bank backed by Bhutan’s DK Bank. Women’s Football: The BoB Women’s National League title race tightens with Paro FC Women and RTC Women FC level on 17 points, while Thimphu City Women FC sit just two points behind. Sports Spotlight: Paro taekwondo athlete Dorjee Yangkee is set for her biggest Asian Games challenge in Japan.
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