MINISTRY OF ENERGY, BTN

This award is bestowed upon Bhutan's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MOENR), recognised for its Outstanding NDC by Region: Asia. This award celebrates Bhutan's exemplary commitment, profound effectiveness, and significant impact within its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), consistently positioning the nation as a clear regional leader in climate action.

Notably, Bhutan stands as a unique carbon-negative nation, demonstrating progressive and quantifiable ambition across both its stringent greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and its comprehensive adaptation strategies. Its NDC aligns exemplarily with the overarching objectives of the Paris Agreement, exhibiting coherent and robust integration with national and sectoral plans, which importantly include comprehensive National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). This meticulous planning ensures a holistic and impactful approach to climate governance.

Furthermore, the country's proactive implementation of innovative policies and tangible measures unequivocally underscores a robust and accelerated trajectory towards achieving sustained carbon neutrality and enhanced climate resilience. Through these concerted efforts, Bhutan establishes itself as a unique and inspiring reference for the Asian region, providing a compelling model for global climate ambition and implementation.