Gender and Climate Change- Inequalities Gap Widens
Bhutan’s first study on gender and climate change finds that climate issues increase existing inequalities.
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Bhutan
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Bhutan - 2020
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
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 subseque
Bhutan - 2021
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
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 “wi
Summary of Gender Reference
None.
Related Resources
COP29 and the Intersection of Climate, Gender Equality, and Education
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- The Brookings Institution
Year
2024
Country
Citation
The Brookings Institution. (2024). COP29 and the intersection of climate, gender equality, and education.Bhutan Experiences with the NAPA Process
Author
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Year
2020
Country
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.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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