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Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods

Human negligence fuels rising forest fires in Bhutan, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods

Bhutan loses acres of forest to fire every year, raising concerns about the impact on biodiversity, climate, and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. The country witnessed an increasing number of forest fires for three consecutive years. According to the Department of Forests and Park Services, 99 per cent of forest fires are caused by human negligence. Despite countless fire prevention...

Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate – World Bank’s “Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis”

Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate – World Bank’s “Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis”

With the country facing increasing natural disasters driven by climate change, Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate. This is according to the World Bank’s recent "Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis" policy brief. This year alone, Bhutan has already experienced around five reported forest fire cases and an earthquake, highlighting the natural hazards the country is vulnerable to. According to the document, the...

Stock market participation soars: transactions increase tenfold since 2018

Stock market participation soars: transactions increase tenfold since 2018

The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan, RSEBL, is seeing increased stock market participation. The stock market recorded more than 25,000 transactions last year.  This means investors have bought and sold stocks more than 25,000 times. It is a 30 per cent rise compared to 2023. The surge is attributed to improved accessibility to the stock exchange market through the m-CaMS...

Martshala ginger farmers fear low yields due to plant losses

Martshala ginger farmers fear low yields due to plant losses

Farmers in parts of Samdrup Jongkhar grow ginger as a key source of income. They will begin harvesting the rhizomes next month. However, not all farmers are looking forward to the harvest season. Ginger growers in Martshala Gewog are concerned about low yield due to the dying of ginger plants during the growing stage. Ten Gyaltshen in Martshala Gewog is...

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