Water Security
Introduction
Why is Water in Short Supply?
We will, in partnership with the Government, local authorities and communities, innovate and pilot scalable and climate resilient water solutions across water scarce rural Bhutan. Within urban landscapes, we will research, support policy formulation and pilot technology to ramp up efficient delivery and use.
7 https://www.irena.org/publications/2019/Dec/Renewables-Readiness-Assessment-Kingdom-of-Bhutan
8 Dorji, Yeshey. “Water: securing Bhutan’s future.” (2016). Asian Development Bank/ National Environment Commission, Bhutan
9 https://www.thethirdpole.net/2019/11/21/thirsty-thimphu-in-water-rich-bhutan/
10 https://www.thegef.org/news/coming-grips-water-how-bhutan-overcoming-water-challenges-magnified-onset-climate-change
11 https://www.thethirdpole.net/2016/04/21/bhutan-struggles-with-local-water-shortages/
We Will Deliver Environmental Education, Promote Science & Discourse
Education is the single most important intervention that can help ensure a more verdant and just world.
We will partner with the Government, the Royal University, national institutions and international collaborators to deliver innovative environmental education programs for national and international students. Through our Center for Himalayan Environment & Development Studies, we will address key policy, applied and basic science research needs.
We will continue to promote science and discourse and strive towards building a community of environmentally conscious and engaged citizens.
Statistics
Arable Dryland (hectares) left Fallow
How We Tackle
The Bhutan Ecological Society pioneers innovative solutions to conserve and enhance water systems, from mountain watersheds to global oceans, ensuring sustainability, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience for future generations.
Timeline of Interventions
2024
Project 1 : Mountains to Mangroves Initiative
Project 2 : Resilience in Wildlife-based Communities
2023
Project 1 : Agroecoglogical Zones and Mapping Farming Systems in Bhutan
2022
Project 1 : Million Trees Project
2021
Project 1 : Million Trees Project
project 2 : National policy dialogue(s) regarding the sustainability and upscaling of socio-ecological production of landscapes and seascapaes
Project 3 : Migration Trail Initiative
Project 4 : Green and Climate Smart Business Development
2020
Project 1 : Conservation of tigers through compassion and alternative livelihood interventions in buffer zone of RMNP
project 2 : Communty-based aquaponic agriculture, virtual tourism and community awareness
2019
Project 1 : Fruits for all Initiative
Project 2 : Sustainable enterprise development and employment creation through promotion of moringa cultivation
2018
Project 1 : CA|TS conservation assured Tiger standards
Project 2 : Labelling of common flora and bird species along Takstang trails
