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Bhutan

New or Updated NDC

Analysis of New NDC

Timeframe

Beginning 2021, but period is not specified

Relevant context

Landlocked least developed country surrounded by mountains that is highly vulnerable to climate change

Process for developing NDC

The process applied relevant laws and policies, including the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the National Environment Protection Act (NEPA) 2007, National Forest Policy, and Economic Development Policy (EDPO) 2010.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

The updated NDC only mentions the need for robust monitoring in relation to forests. Already, a “forest monitoring and inventory system is being developed in conjunction with a national forest monitoring system for REDD+,” that “will enable monitoring and assessment of forest cover over time.” Bhutan also highlights the need for mitigation measures to be implemented through low emission developing strategies and programs.

Summary of gender reference

None.

Bhutan New NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	No
Monitoring and/or implementation	Monitoring
Reference to women/gender	No

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe

post-2020

Relevant context

Bhutan is a small landlocked LDC that is a net sink for greenhouse gases. It is highly vulnerable to adverse impacts of climate change.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

Since the intended actions in the INDC apply to the post 2020 period, the priority mitigation and adaptation actions within this INDC will be considered and integrated in the preparation of the 12th Five Year Development Plan (2018‐2023) and also subsequent five year plan periods. The cycles of the national five‐year development plan process along with the cycles of the INDCs, yet to be determined under the new climate agreement, will form the basis for the national process to review progress in actions and support received.

Bhutan NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	No
Monitoring and/or implementation	Monitoring
Reference to women/gender	No

Related News

Gender and Climate Change- Inequalities Gap Widens

Feb 4 2020

Bhutan’s first study on gender and climate change finds that climate issues increase existing inequalities.

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Bhutan Experiences with the NAPA Process

Webpage

Author

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Year

2020

Country

Bhutan

Citation

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. (2020). Bhutan Experiences with the NAPA Process. https://unfccc.int/topics/resilience/workstreams/national-adaptation-programmes-of-action/ldc-portal/country-experiences-with-napa-process/Bhutan.

NAPs and NAPAs