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India and Bhutan Discuss Environment and Renewable Energy Cooperation

Both sides agreed to work together in the areas of climate change, air quality, forest, wildlife management, and capacity building in the field of environment and climate change.

July 16, 2024. By Abha Rustagi

A delegation from the Government of Bhutan, headed by Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Government of Bhutan met Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and discussed issues related to air quality, climate change, forests, natural resources, wildlife and renewable energy.

Singh thanked the Bhutanese Minister for joining the International Big Cat Alliance, a global initiative of India. He stated that both countries share the same geography, ecosystem, as well as common values of democracy. He further stated that climate change is a common concern for both the countries.

Tshering informed about successfully hosting the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscape Conference in April 2024 in Paro. He stated that Bhutan is already a carbon-negative country and obtains its major share of energy from hydropower.

Both sides have agreed to work together in the areas of climate change, air quality, forest, wildlife management, and capacity building in the field of environment and climate change. India has suggested holding the Joint Working Group Meeting.

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