AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Water Security: Bhutan recorded its warmest year on record in 2025, with new climate assessments warning of rising risks to water, glaciers and disaster preparedness. Elderly Livelihoods: A new NSB study finds nearly 4 in 10 elderly Bhutanese face economic insecurity even if they’re not classified as poor by conventional measures. Jobs Watch: Bhutan’s Labour Force Survey shows unemployment falling to 2.7% in Q2 2026 and youth joblessness easing, though women’s labour participation remains a concern. Sustainable Tourism: The Department of Tourism urges hotels to adopt the Bhutan Green Hotel Standard to back the “high value, low volume” model with real sustainability practices. Wildlife Conservation: Bhutan Foundation and the Forests and Park Services pilot pangolin conservation in Royal Manas, using camera traps, burrow surveys and community work. Local Governance & Roads: Rumours about relocating Olarongchhu workshops are stirring uncertainty, with residents pointing to long-standing road and drainage problems. Sports Spotlight: At the South Asian Bodybuilding meet in Thimphu, Hashnu won an international gold in the Women’s Model Physique category.
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