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…𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 By Yeshey LhadonIn a significant discussion on the future of agriculture at Bhutan Innovation Forum, Dr. Richard J. Roberts, a Nobel Laureate and renowned molecular biologist, addressed the transformative potential of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for the nation’s agricultural landscape. Dr. Roberts outlined how adopting biotechnology could not only improve …

Bhutan is blessed with abundant water resources, distinguishing it from many nations facing water scarcity. However, despite this blessing, Bhutan is not immune to environmental degradation, climate change, and poor resource management. The signs are already clear-water sources are drying up, streams that once flowed freely have become seasonal, and springs that used to sustain communities have diminished. While Bhutan’s …

…𝑩𝒋𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝑼𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑼𝒓𝒃𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 By Yeshey LhadonBjarke Ingels unveiled an ambitious vision for a new city that harmoniously integrates sustainable design with Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage. This visionary project, aptly named “Gelephu Mindfulness City,” seeks to create a vibrant urban environment that resonates with Bhutan’s unique identity while promoting economic growth and environmental preservation. …

…𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒑𝒉𝒖 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 By Yeshey LhadonIn a significant gathering at the Bhutan Innovation Forum, influential investors and thought leaders convened to explore the promising investment landscape in Bhutan, particularly through the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative. This event showcased strategic insights from four distinguished speakers who shared their …

In a world increasingly driven by rapid urbanization and technological advancements, Bhutan stands at a unique crossroads, poised to redefine what sustainable development means in the 21st century. At the forefront of this transformative journey is the ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City initiative and the Bhutan Innovation Forum, both aimed at creating a holistic urban ecosystem that harmonizes economic growth, environmental …