UNDP in Bhutan 158d ago

Bhutan launched its Third Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) in Laya, a remote highland community at over 4,000 meters above sea level. The launch site, Laya, is more than symbolic. It is a window into the lived reality of highland communities grappling with the impact of climate change. Home to people who have lived in harmony with nature for generations, the highland communities in Bhutan are now witnessing their lives, livelihoods, and environment shift under the strain of climate change. “Bhutan, particularly its highland communities, contribute the least to global emissions, but remains the most affected by the climate crisis,” said the Prime Minister. “Recognising this, our NDC 3.0 places vulnerable communities like Laya at the heart of climate action.”