Productive and Sustainable Food Systems in Bhutan for Environmental Benefits and Gross National Happiness

The project aims to enhance sustainable food systems in Bhutan by integrating environmental benefits with the country's Gross National Happiness (GNH) framework. It is part of the GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP) and seeks to improve agricultural productivity, reduce food imports, and promote high-value agricultural products for export. Key barriers include low economies of scale, weak infrastructure, and inadequate policy coordination. The project will focus on integrated value chain systems, sustainable farming, climate adaptation, and market linkages, with a strong emphasis on women- and youth-led initiatives.

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