AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPlastic Waste to Roads: Project DANTAK and The Green Road signed an MoU to shred waste plastic and blend it into bituminous road resurfacing, starting with a 6.5 km stretch on the Phuentsholing–Thimphu highway; about 20 metric tonnes of plastic will be used and the work is set for completion within 90 days. Waste Management Upgrade: Jomotsangkha’s first landfill at Jangsa is now operating, cutting open dumping and foul smell as residents separate recyclables and send plastic and kitchen waste to the site. Wildlife & Biodiversity: A new global study confirms a previously unrecognized Asian pangolin species (Manis aurita) in Nepal and Northern India, strengthening identification efforts against poaching and illegal trade. Forest-Based Livelihoods: Matsutake production is under pressure in Ura as forest habitat changes and drying trees reduce yields, while Genye Gewog’s community mushroom management plan is boosting trade through scheduled collection and exporter deposits. Energy Security Shift: Bhutan is turning increasingly to solar power to reduce hydropower vulnerability as climate change alters rainfall patterns. Nature Tourism Push: Six Bhutan wildlife-rich sites are being positioned as flagship nature-based tourism destinations to fund conservation and support local livelihoods.
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