Bhutan is at a pivotal moment in its history. Nestled in the Himalayas, this small country has long held a deep commitment to conservation. Its mountains, forests, and rivers nourish diverse species and sustain Bhutan’s predominately rural population. The country’s Gross National Happiness philosophy upholds environmental protection as fundamental to national wellbeing, and its constitution..
The Royal Government of Bhutan and WWF are pursuing a Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) model. PFP is an innovative approach to sustainably finance the long term protection of ecosystems around the world. Thus Bhutan for Life project is a consequence of the PFP which will provide Bhutan’s government with a 40$ million transition fund..
Bhutan For Life, the Project, is designed to provide a 14-year financial bridge that allows for development of Bhutan’s internal financing capacity for sustainable management of its protected areas and enable delivery of mitigation, adaptation and biodiversity gains. The project aims to ensure a robust network of protected areas and biological corridors that secures human..
Bhutan For Life is a unique multidonor funded project instituted with the blessing of the Royal Charter granted by His Majesty The King on July 27, 2018. Download
The Bhutan for Life (BFL) Program operates on a conservation plan, designed to safeguard Bhutan’s rich biodiversity while supporting the livelihoods of local communities. This conservation plan serves as the blueprint for all program activities, ensuring that Bhutan’s protected areas and biological corridors are effectively managed and sustainably financed for the long term. Download Plan
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) concluded its last Board meeting of 2017 by approving 11 new projects and programmes valued at USD 392.86 million to assist developing countries respond to climate change. One of the projects was Bhutan for Life Project as follows: FP050 – USD 26.56 million for the Bhutan for Life project in..