Latest news in Bhutan? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
The top developments in Bhutan:
Adoption of Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP): Bhutan became the first country in the world to officially adopt Gross Ecosystem Product at a national level. Announced by Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during engagements in New York, the framework establishes a monetary measure for the economic value of nature’s servicescalculated at approximately $6.2 billion for 2024, roughly double Bhutan’s conventional GDP.
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Expansion: International presentations and policy frameworks for the special administrative region gained traction, including regulatory policies introduced to attract family offices, investment funds, and sustainable infrastructure capital.
Clean Energy and Urban Financing: Bhutan secured $173.5 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate urban development and expand clean energy infrastructure.
India–Bhutan Bilateral Initiatives: Bilateral projects advanced around cross-border connectivity, energy lines of credit, and green transit, following bilateral reviews and the handover of fleet electric vehicles for government operations.