18-1 Communication of INDC of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Summary

Bhutan intends to remain carbon neutral where emission of greenhouse gases will not exceed carbon sequestration by our forests, which is estimated at 6.3 million tons of CO2. Bhutan will maintain a minimum of 60 percent of total land under forest cover for all time in accordance the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Efforts will also be made to maintain current levels of forest cover, which currently stand at 70.46%, through sustainable forest management and conservation of environmental services.

Issuer

Bhutan

Year

2015

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

National Environment Commission; Royal Government of Bhutan (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Transportation & Warehousing
Finance & Insurance
Construction

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals