India & Bhutan Agree To Work Together In Field Of Environment And Climate Change

India and Bhutan have agreed to work together in the areas of climate change, air quality, forest, wildlife management, and capacity building in the field of environment and climate change. A delegation from Bhutan, headed by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Gem Tshering met Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh in New Delhi. 

Both leaders discussed issues related to air quality, climate change, forests, natural resources, wildlife and renewable energy. Mr. Singh thanked the Bhutanese Minister for joining the International Big Cat Alliance, a global initiative of India. He stated that both countries share the same geography, ecosystem, as well as common values of democracy. He further stated that climate change is a common concern for both the countries. Mr. Tshering informed that Bhutan is already a carbon-negative country and obtains its major share of energy from hydropower.