Bhutan would have a small ceremonial opening of the Pavilion followed by reception.

Four young Bhutanese share accounts of resilience and innovation. They bring these stories not just as spectators to change, but as architects of a sustainable tomorrow. Amidst the global battle against environmental challenges, these spirited storytellers will take you on a firsthand exploration of the real impacts felt in their communities — from shifting weather patterns to transformed landscapes. Immerse yourself in a vibrant narrative that spans generations, revealing how climate change has woven its threads through their world. Beyond personal stories, discover the ingenious and community-driven solutions these youth have forged in the face of the climate crisis.

Enter the heart of environmental stewardship with the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) — The world's first trust fund solely dedicated to conservation in Bhutan. The Trsut Fund will share its vision, mission, and priorities aimed at promoting social welfare through environmental conservation. A short movie titled "Sustainability Stories from Bhutan," will unveil the transformative impact of BTFEC-supported projects. Hear directly from the communities uplifted by BTFEC as they share how these initiatives have not only preserved the environment but changed lives. This short documentary is a testament to the power of sustainability funding in creating meaningful, lasting change. As the session concludes, engage with the Trust Fund in a Question & Answer session.s

The world is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, and addressing carbon emissions is more critical than ever. Amidst this challenge, there are a few remarkable nations that have not only committed to carbon neutrality but have also achieved a significant milestone by becoming carbon-negative in line with the carbon-negative declaration. These countries serve as inspirations and valuable models for the rest of the world. By bringing together panel members from these nations, the panel discussion will provide valuable insights into the practical steps, challenges, and opportunities associated with transitioning and succeeding as a carbon-negative economy.

Meet the White-bellied Heron: a critically endangered species with fewer than 60 individuals worldwide, concentrated in just three countries - Bhutan, Northeast India, and Myanmar. Astonishingly, over 45% of this dwindling population resides in Bhutan. For over two decades, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) has been at the forefront of conservation, seamlessly blending community livelihood, and climate resilience initiatives. RSPN's integrated approach not only safeguards the White-bellied Heron but also aligns with Bhutan's priority for a robust conservation effort. Join us at the Bhutan Pavilion for COP28, where RSPN proudly shares the success story of preserving the White-bellied Heron, intricately woven with supporting livelihoods and fostering climate-resilient communities. Discover the ongoing efforts to sustain Bhutan's high conservation values in the face of climate change

Discover the pioneering Bhutan For Life (BFL) Program — one of the first Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) models in Asia. Its mission? To establish a visionary approach for the sustainable management and protection of Bhutan's Protected Area Network system. BFL is more than a program; it's a commitment to securing financial self-sufficiency, empowering the people of Bhutan to preserve their natural heritage for future generations. With over 80 activities driving 16 milestones and four major goals, BFL uniquely integrates biodiversity conservation, community livelihood enhancement, and the fortification of social-ecological systems against climate change impacts.

Bhutan's unwavering commitment to combating climate change is a remarkable story that deserves global recognition. Central to Bhutan's climate story is its commitment to maintaining a carbon-neutral status- a promise made at COP 15 and reiterated in the subsequent Nationally Determined Contributions. Economic growth meticulously balanced with environmental preservation has been at the cornerstone of Bhutan’s unique development philosophy One of Bhutan's key strategies in achieving carbon neutrality is its emphasis on renewable energy, particularly hydroelectric power. Bhutan's extensive forest cover plays a pivotal role in its carbon neutrality efforts. The country's lush forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing more carbon dioxide than Bhutan emits. Despite these remarkable achievements, Bhutan is not immune to challenges on its path towards perpetual carbon neutrality. Addressing these challenges requires renewed focus to foster green growth by leveraging a market-based sustainable economy in conformity with the environment and climate ambition. The session explores Bhutan’s unique development approach and facilitates a constructive dialogue to chart a path forward for Bhutan.

Covering nearly 24% of the earth’s land surface, the mountains are home to around 12% of the global population. The physical, biological, and human systems residing in the mountains as well as the adjacent lowlands even in the oceans have stood the test of time to face the consequences of climate change. Bhutan’s mountains also known as the Himalayan white gold are a rich repository of diverse flora, and fauna and are habitat to the indigenous people of the country. Furthermore, they provide goods and services ranging from fresh water, medicine, and bio-resources and create opportunities for spiritual renewal and well-being helping the economy of the nation. The precarious nature of the Himalayas presents a disconcerting reality to the Himalayan counterparts. As the high snow peaks are melting at an alarming rate impacting the region with challenges never seen before, the infrastructure and communities are enduring risks of extreme weather like floods, landslides, and avalanches.The session would recall the first-hand-collected testimony of the changes in the glaciers and the negative impacts on their livelihoods.

Community action is the ‘heartbeat’ of positive change to thrive in today’s VUCAH world. In Bhutan as an exemplary community action, De-suung, which translates as “Guardians of Peace” founded on the spirit of volunteerism was launched in 2011 under the visionary leadership of our King. Envisioning ‘community action’ as the first safeguard to strengthen resilience and overcome vulnerabilities, today we have 41,000 active volunteers, of which 17,000 are females delivering positive changes. This session will explore the efforts of our champions that form the core of Human Capital actively volunteering to build resilience by greening cities, planting millions fruit trees, securing safety for women by connecting them to market, building clean energy, attending to emergencies and recovery from disasters, fighting forest fires, observing ‘zero-waste’ and skilling youth. The power of collective action for positive impact is Bhutan’s story post-COVID-19.

Bhutan's approach to environmental conservation is deeply rooted in its unique development philosophy known as Gross National Happiness (GNH) which seeks and prioritizes balanced socio-economic development with conservation. Bhutan with more than half of its geographical area conserved under the protected area system is home to thousands of native and endemic wild flora and many endangered wild fauna. From the majestic Bengal tigers and elephants in the subtropical jungles to elusive snow leopards and takins in the alpine regions, our healthy forest ecosystem continues to harbor rich biodiversity. Additionally, Bhutan serves as an important corridor for the migration of wildlife across the Eastern Himalayas, making its conservation efforts essential not only for its own sake but for the broader region's biodiversity. This session brings together leading conservation experts from various civil society organizations in Bhutan to discuss the path forward for Bhutan and spotlight the challenges as well as opportunities.

The Department of Tourism shares how it is leading the charge in green travel, placing sustainability at the forefront of its business practices. Join our panelists as they share compelling stories of conscious travel, illustrating the profound impact of environmentally mindful tourism practices. Explore how Bhutan is not just a destination but a beacon for sustainable tourism, where every traveler plays a part in preserving the planet. Join us in redefining the future of travel at the intersection of adventure and environmental responsibility.

The Royal Government of Bhutan is delighted to announce the launch of Bhutan’s National Carbon Registry, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s strategic journey into global carbon markets. This event will unveil Bhutan's dedication to participating in carbon markets, underpinned by a commitment to enhanced trust and transparency. The session will highlight how Bhutan plans to leverage its National Carbon Registry for accurate tracking, accounting, and reporting of emission reduction units, aiming to harness carbon finance to significantly advance the country’s climate mitigation strategies and objectives. The overarching goal is to strengthen sustainable development and enhance climate resilience. The agenda of the session includes a presentation highlighting (i) Bhutan’s National Carbon Registry and the collaboration with the World Bank’s Climate Warehouse, and (ii) Bhutan's strategic entry into global carbon markets, elucidating how leveraging robust digital infrastructure will be the cornerstone for success.

Please join the Royal Government of Bhutan, the World Bank, and (will determine in coming days) at COP28 to launch the Bhutan Climate Fund. A first of its kind, the Bhutan Climate Fund will aggregate and monetize Bhutan’s high-integrity net negative GHG emissions at a fair price, reflecting the opportunity cost of Bhutan’s remaining net negative. This launch event will provide insights into the Bhutan experience developing this Fund, the functions of the Fund, and discuss lessons that could be extended to other economies, particularly countries participating in carbon markets interested in country-level funds to manage and use proceeds from carbon revenues and corresponding adjustment in line with the government’s vision. Bhutan is the world’s first carbon-negative country and is committed to remaining carbon neutral, keeping its total emissions below the carbon removal capacity of its forests. The country’s rivers generate low-carbon electricity, and in addition to its electricity consumption being entirely powered by renewable resources, Bhutan contributes to regional decarbonization by exporting run-of-river hydroelectricity. With an initial focus on the hydropower and forestry sectors, the Fund will build on the country’s Kyoto Protocol experience, robust and transparent infrastructure systems, and strong political commitment, including the Carbon Market Rules approved in 2023.

This session will showcase projects that the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) has been working on to leverage carbon financing to transform the rural as well as urban energy landscapes in Bhutan while uplifting livelihoods. These projects will also offer financing, capacity building and long term monitoring and services.

The world needs carbon credits that are scientifically rigorous, independently monitored, scaleable, and trusted. The combination of high-resolution Earth observation satellites and artificial intelligence have an essential role to play in this regard, enabling the future of global, high-quality carbon measurement.This session will explore how these technologies can empower carbon market players -- from communities to government regulators to rating agencies and buyers -- with the information they need to build high-integrity projects, markets, and reporting. This session is co-organized by Planet Labs PBC and the Bhutan Foundation.

Sub Session 1: Policy Coherence for Greeen Finance (50 mins) Bhutan's scheduled its graduation from the LDC status by December 2023 and raises significant questions regarding the flow of development finance into the country. In the context of climate change; innovative green financing mechanism devises the flow of private sector capital into the country besides the continual financial ecosystem around the traditional development partners. The session through the blend of presentation and moderated session will explore the climate of blended finance, elaborate the conceptualized Tech Trust, discuss translation of policies into practical ground investments. “Green Financing and its Architecture” rests deliberations around Climate Financing and its Structural Framework around green, sustainable technology innovation and its finance in the context of climate change in Bhutan. Subsession 2: Amplifying the Voice for Green Finance (70 Minutes) The panel session congregates dialogues of the development partners towards green financing and its transition into resource mobilization to materialize the climate financing/structural framework. The session aspires to translate policies and framework into actionable solutions for Bhutan to champion financing instruments for climate actions. The session anchors on the conceptualized “Green Taxonomy” and “Sustainable Financing Framework” to deep dive voluminous insights into its granularity and deconstruct the financing ecosystem.

The urgency of the climate crisi calls for bold actions not only to bolster adaption efforts, but particularly target mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. This conversation explores alternative economic models that are proven to work and also aspire for larger impact at scale, thus getting us closer to desired climate goals more quickly.

The speakers will share about the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) which is levied to all tourists per night. This has been a creative way to ensure that tourists contribute to the overall goal of Bhutan. This financing helps Bhutan carry out important national environmental projects and also help keep Bhutan green. So, this innovative financing supports projects and helps preseve the natural assets which will contribute to sustaining carbon neutrality. For example, through such funding Bhutan has managed to preserve the valleys of Phobjikha and Gangtey for the endangered balck-necked cranes that arrive for few months. Similarly, there are tree plantation programs being supported which also includes tourists. The unique SDF is a innovative way to finance important (enviromental) projects and at the same time keep Bhutan green - making it a top destination for tourists.

The Paris Agreement calls for the urgent need to scale up our global response to climate change, which supports even greater ambition from governments. In ratcheting up ambition towards achieving the 1.5-degree target, Bhutan is resolved to scale up renewable energy and continue to pursue Low Emission Development growth. Its generation of clean and renewable energy has been the main driver of socio-economic development. Today, Bhutan needs to diversify its energy portfolio which largely depends on hydropower, a highly vulnerable source to climate change impacts. A diverse energy mix is also critical to meeting increasing demands from Bhutan’s growing economy. This calls for diversification, scaling and building resilience in achieving energy security through the development of hydro, solar, wind, and other renewable energy resources, while addressing the demand-side environmental concerns by decarbonising the transport, industry and building sectors including taking concerted efforts such as the EV initiative. This session comprises a 30 minute presentation of Bhutan’s clean energy development plans and opportunities, followed by an hour-long panel discussion. The panel discussion will explore possibilities of decarbonizing the hard-to-abate sectors through adoption of innovative initiatives to drive the message that prosperity and sustainability are not decoupled concepts.

Bhutan is committed to advancing the development of a green hydrogen economy to meet its energy and climate goals and to remain carbon-neutral through 2050 and beyond. As part of that process, the Royal Government of Bhutan has developed a National Green Hydrogen Roadmap. The Roadmap defines progressive targets for the deployment of hydrogen pilot projects; establishing a plan for aligning development of hydrogen generation capacity with end use demand growth; identifies the process for expert advisory groups and stakeholder coordination; and develop an investment outreach packet that highlights opportunities for developing green hydrogen projects in Bhutan; and showcases Bhutan’s strategy for energy value chain enhancement both domestically and in global market through the green hydrogen initiatives. In its first-ever Country Pavilion at the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), Bhutan will launch and feature the National Green Hydrogen Roadmap. The unveiling of the National Green Hydrogen Roadmap will be followed by a panel discussion and a moderated question and answer session. The Pavilion Session will focus on forward-looking discussions on green hydrogen development opportunities in Bhutan from a commercial/marketing perspective.

As Bhutan strives to diversify its energy sources and explore innovative mechanisms to sustain its carbon neutral status for all times, mitigation projects are key to ensuring zero emission from energy generation projects. While Bhutan has developed a number of medium and large hydropower projects and has over five decades of experience in the hydropower sector, efforts are in progress to diversify energy sources and adopt energy efficiency measures to holistically meet the energy security concerns. However, driven by the high demand growth in the country and realising the impending threats of climate change to which the hydropower sector is the most vulnerable, alternative renewable energy sources such as small hydropower, solar and wind projects are being taken up with urgency. The main impediment to realising the national objectives is the financing source and structure. The session will present the ongoing efforts of the Royal Government of Bhutan in the development of small hydropower and solar projects in the country and the discussions will explore the possible financing opportunities through innovative financing mechanisms including concessional finance, FDI and private sector funding, especially in the solar sector including availing carbon financing benefits.

Introducing the new Structure Plan for the capital city of Bhutan, this presentation and panel discussion will explore how in response to the rapid urbanization of the last 20+ years, Bhutan has developed a model framework for the delivery of a more regenerative and distributive approach to socio-economic development in the city. The clear goal is to invest in creating a place of opportunity for the benefit of the whole community; in balance with nature and inspiring to all stakeholders; integrating Gross National Happiness and the living culture of Bhutan within the principles of Doughnut Economics.

Bhutan is renowned for its pristine forest landscapes and a strong commitment to environmental conservation, aligned with its Gross National Happiness philosophy. With over 70% of its land covered by forests, they serve as a crucial resource for the Bhutanese. The country's legislation aims to protect the environment and biodiversity, ensuring a constitutional minimum of 60% forest cover remains. Over 50% of Bhutan consists of protected areas and biological corridors. Thimphu, the capital, offers dramatic mountain landscapes, sacred peaks, and supports numerous endangered species. However, rapid and unplanned urbanisation has resulted in encroachment on the surrounding landscapes, and on the water supply and quality. During this session, we will present the green-blue infrastructure strategy and open space masterplan, which aims to address the spatial, environmental and climate change challenges that the city is facing through a series of nature-based solutions.

Clean, green and active: creating a sustainable transport system for Thimphu. The Thimphu Structure Plan incorporates a new vision for the city’s transport system, one designed to offer residents, visitors and businesses better access to the places, spaces and opportunities that matter to them while reducing carbon emissions and local air pollution. The plan prioritises reliable and affordable bus-based public transport, facilitates active travel (walking and cycling) as well as more efficient goods delivery. Together, these changes will reduce transport’s contribution to Bhutan’s national greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time encourages healthier living, more liveable communities, and economic growth. Improving road safety is another expected outcome of the plan as is reducing the requirement for Thimphu residents to own and drive private cars.

Bhutan’s biodiverse forests are protected by constitutional mandate. Unchecked urban growth however, along with business-as-usual construction materials and methods will only serve to reinforce other deleterious effects of anthropogenic disturbance and climate change, placing new stresses on the nation’s once pristine ecosystems while threatening its unique carbon-negative status. The Regenerative Bhutan Initiative for the Thimphu Paro bioregion offers a novel model for carbon-negative urbanization. Sustainable silvicultural treatment and low-impact harvests aimed at increased forest resiliency combine with a new economy of engineered timber manufacture, innovative urban building techniques, and a cascade of new building products drawn from bio-based industrial residues, to stabilize and deepen Bhutan’s forest carbon sink, transform Thimphu’s building boom from a potentially significant source of GHG emissions into a massive carbon storage system, and create a new building culture and widening employment and enterprise opportunity for Bhutan’s citizens.

Unlock the future of resilient infrastructure with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Together, they are spearheading a global methodology for infrastructure resilience reviews, offering clear guidelines to assess national policies, strategies, and legislation on critical infrastructure resilience. Join us for the official launch of the UNDRR/CDRI Global Methodology. Countries at the forefront of implementing this approach will share initial findings, engaging in discussions on the challenges and opportunities for achieving resilient infrastructure. Dive into case studies spotlighting good practices and tools, with a panel of infrastructure experts and country representatives moderating the session. Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of global infrastructure resilience.

Despite being richly endowed with abundant water resources at 94,500 cubic meters per capita per year, Bhutan faces a paradoxical challenge: the increasing scarcity of accessible fresh water. Rapid economic development, urbanization, and the impacts of climate change have elevated water security to a primary concern. As a carbon-negative country, Bhutan grapples with the visible effects of climate change, including erratic rainfall, depleting snow and glaciers, and uncertain water availability. Join us as we navigate through an integrated water resource management approach, unveiling a success story of nature-based solutions and community acceptance in the face of water challenges. Through adaptive strategies towards climate change and the exploration of new avenues in the water sector, we invite partners to join us in shaping resilient solutions for evolving scenarios.

Explore the convergence of technology, education, and sustainability at the forefront of Bhutan's educational transformation. Join us in discovering the innovative strides taken by Gyalpozhing College of IT (GCIT), a leading technology institution in the country, as it spearheads an educational reform with its Industry Competency Curriculum (ICM), where students are actively engaged in real projects from different industries. Listen firsthand to the experiences of GCIT students as they share insights into projects that delve into emerging technologies and critical fields such as sustainability and environmental impact. Gain a unique perspective on how the college is seamlessly blending education and technology, paving the way for students to become future change leaders.

Presentation of their commitments during the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2023.

Climate change poses an urgent and far-reaching threat, impacting both the environment and societies globally. Among the most vulnerable are mountainous areas, repositories of biodiversity and water crucial for millions. Mountains host endangered species and impoverished communities, making them vital yet fragile ecosystems. The changing water cycle, a consequence of climate change, irreversibly affects water availability, contributing to conflicts over resources. Over 2 billion people rely on mountain water, and two-thirds of global irrigated agriculture depends on mountain runoff. Heightened climate-induced disasters in mountains lead to severe economic losses and perilous livelihoods. Projections indicate a sharp increase in these challenges, fueled by river floods and glacial lake outbursts. This panel convenes experts, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle the complexities of climate change impacts in mountain regions.

To advance tiger conservation efforts, the “Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes” conference will be hosted by the Royal Government of Bhutan on April 22-23, 2024 under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty The Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. The conference will be co-organized by the Tiger Conservation Coalition which includes leading organizations, including the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Fauna & Flora, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), Panthera, TRAFFIC, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The two-day conference will illuminate the intersections between tiger conservation and priorities and commitments under various multilateral environmental and climate agreements. It will bring tiger range countries together with visionary private and public sector donors, international development agencies, and tiger conservation NGOs to discuss existing and new funding streams for a Global Tiger Recovery Plan that achieves landscape scale outcomes. For information about the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference, visit www.tiger-finance.org

The session will showcase the success of Bhutan’s conservation efforts through the establishment of the protected areas system and how this system is serving for building climate resilience for Bhutan. The session will cover how Bhutan’s protected areas evolved over time to get to the international standards of management. The current Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool scores Bhutan’s protected areas at 78%. The discussion will touch on how’s Bhutan’s conservation success through the establishment of protected areas which cover more than half of its geographical area is contributing towards meeting the Global Biodiversity Targets. It will discuss on the challenges and opportunities the system faced as Bhutan embarked on scientific management of these protected areas and also how these challenges have evolved over time and now with climate change impacting these areas. It will also discuss on the importance of having sustained financing which is achieved through the establishment of an innovative conservation trust fund. The panel session will end by exploring opportunities of going beyond the borders and how transboundary protected areas could play a vital role in climate actions the impact of which goes beyond geographical boundaries.

The Great People’s Forest aims to raise US$1 billion, plant 1 billion trees and protect and restore 1 million hectares of land while placing the Eastern Himalayan ecosystem – and the 1 billion people who rely on it – on the global conservation agenda. Led by the Balipara Foundation of Assam and Conservation International, the Great People’s Forest will be delivered by a network of leading local organisations from Bhutan, Northeast India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The event will consist of a launch of the initiative in the Bhutan Pavilion as well as a panel discussion with founding members. The panel discussion will dive deep into the heart of The Great People's Forest initiative, exploring its ambitious portfolio of programs, unveiling scale plans, and projecting the impactful changes anticipated in the coming year.

Under the auspices of NASA’s Earth Sciences Division, SERVIR, DEVELOP, and GLOBE collaborated on the implementation of a multifaceted program to help Bhutan build STEM capacity across multiple levels of its society. Through collaborative relationships with partners in Bhutan, the NASA Bhutan STEM activity targeted scientists in government, academia, and research institutions; university students; and primary and secondary school teachers. The goal was to build their scientific capacity and technical skills, primarily around Earth observations, Earth science, and application of NASA’s satellite-derived data resources. All activities were designed and delivered with intent to help Bhutan fulfill its development goals, as described in Bhutan's Twelfth Five-Year Plan, and affirmed and prioritized by key stakeholders.

With a focus on the pivotal role of agrifood systems in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, alongside key stakeholders and partners, is committed to accelerating agrifood systems transformation. Dedicated to creating a world with sustainable, healthy diets, and promoting equitable livelihoods, the Ministry emphasizes the inclusion of small-scale producers in discussions on resilient food systems. Prioritizing climate-resilient high-value commercialization and empowering small-holder farmers, their initiatives aim to uplift communities, foster income growth, and contribute to the SDG 2030 Agenda. Join us for a high-level, interactive panel discussion showcasing Bhutan's transformative vision and the role of international collaboration in advancing Food System Pathways. This event underscores Bhutan's unwavering commitment to sustainable development, global partnerships, and shaping a prosperous future for all.

The impacts of climate change are most acutely experienced at the local level, where we live, work and go to school. The Local Climate Adaptative Living Facility, designed and managed by UN Capital Development Fund, addresses this need. LoCAL is a mechanism for channelling climate finance to local governments for locally-led adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Over 35 countries across Africa, Asia the Caribbean and Pacific are currently designing or implementing their adaptation actions with LoCAL, including Bhutan where over 350 LoCAL investments have been delivered with some 100 local governments to date. The LoCAL Facility was first piloted in Bhutan in 2010. Today, the performance-based mechanism is being adopted as an integral part of the decentralized approach to adaptation and, with funding from the European Union in the form of budget support, LoCAL is scaling up nationwide with more than 350 small-scale investments realized through LoCAL’s Performance Based Climate Resilience Grants delivered in 100 Gewogs. Over 35 countries across Africa, Asia the Caribbean and Pacific are following Bhutan’s lead and are today implementing or designing their adaptation initiatives using LoCAL, which provides the basis for ISO standard 14093 published at COP27. In this session, we share learning from those ten years of implementation experience and share details of a Ministerial Declaration signed by 23 countries, including Bhutan, calling for consistent and simplified access to climate finance – and chart a path to achieving that goal.

Tarayana Foundation, a grassroots CSO, is set to share its impactful initiatives in ensuring food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers in rural Bhutan. With a holistic approach, the foundation addresses the challenges posed by climate change. Initiatives range from promoting seed sovereignty to providing knowledge and skills for growing nutritious food. Additionally, the foundation supports farmers in food processing, facilitates market access, and enables credit accessibility. Emphasizing the preservation of traditional agricultural knowledge, these initiatives seamlessly integrate local wisdom into modern approaches. Join us in exploring the foundation's experiences in securing a resilient food future for last-mile communities.