The stakeholder consultation and sensitization workshop on Loss and Damage was held in Thimphu, Bhutan on 24 January 2025. A total of 32 participants from various ministries, agencies, and organizations attended the consultation workshop. The loss and damage needs of the relevant agencies and organizations were identified through brainstorming sessions during the workshop. 

Despite having over 69 percent of forest cover, Bhutan imports more wood products. So, forest resource assessments show that the country could increase its forest utilization with the availability of advanced harvesting and processing technologies while maintaining its forest cover targets. This is according to the ‘Bhutan Country Environmental Analysis: Taking the Green Growth Agenda Forward’ report which was launched today. The Department of Environment and Climate Change with support from the World Bank launched the report. 

The Hon’ble Minister Gem Tshering, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources launched the Country Environment Analysis report for Bhutan along with Mr. Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank’s Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan under the theme of “ Taking the Green Growth Forward” as a Chief Guest on 12th March 2024 in Thimphu.