Environmental Conservation

It was with conservation in mind that the Constitution of Bhutan was drafted to include a stipulation that 60 percent of land in Bhutan shall, for all time, remain under forest cover.

Mountain Tiger Conservation

The tiger is an apex predator and an umbrella species: ensuring their survival allows many species they need and live with to flourish in its large shared habitat. However, killing for profit or in retaliation, destruction of habitat for...

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Supporting Livelihoods through Climate Action

Climate change poses an increasing threat to livelihoods in Bhutan, particularly in rural communities that rely heavily on natural resources. The Bhutan Foundation, in collaboration with local partners, is committed to addressing these challenges through climate-smart initiatives that both...

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Snow Leopard Conservation

The Jomolhari Trek, an important leg of the famous Snowman Trek, is one of the most popular trekking routes in Bhutan and passes through prime snow leopard and blue sheep habitat. Numerous camera trap photos, signs, and DNA sampling...

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Renewable Energy

The Bhutan Foundation’s renewable energy program is designed to facilitate equitable socio economic development, through improving access to reliable energy sources for remote communities in Bhutan.

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Eco-Tourism

Over 50 percent of Bhutan’s population is under the age of 25. With an increasing population in the country, a rise in youth unemployment is an emerging concern. This is further exacerbated by rural-urban migration: youth flocking to urban...

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Climate Change and Research

Bhutan is carbon negative and has committed to remaining carbon neutral, yet it is not spared the wrath of climate change. For Himalayan countries such as Bhutan, erratic weather patterns, fast receding glaciers, and the risk of Glacial Lake...

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