{"id":13900,"date":"2023-10-28T09:13:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T09:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=13900"},"modified":"2023-10-28T09:13:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T09:13:57","slug":"net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Net zero lessons from Bhutan &#8211; UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis &#8211; 18th Aug 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-geography-optional-integrated-course-test-series-2024-august-batch-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE.png 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE-1170x369.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE-585x184.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom, has garnered international attention for its ambitious efforts to achieve a state of &#8220;net-zero&#8221; emissions. In a world grappling with the challenges of climate change, Bhutan&#8217;s approach provides valuable lessons that other nations can learn from. The concept of &#8220;net zero&#8221; typically refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed, often through offsetting measures. Bhutan is often cited as a country making significant strides in this direction. However, I do not have access to current news or developments beyond that date. I can provide a general outline of an editorial analysis based on the information available up to 2022, but I recommend checking more recent sources for the latest updates and developments related to Bhutan&#8217;s net-zero efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag<\/strong>: GS Paper-3: Environmental pollution &amp; degradation.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0e3202f94d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0e3202f94d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Exam_view\" title=\"Exam view:\">Exam view:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Context\" title=\"Context:\">Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Decoding_the_editorial_Net_Zero_Emissions\" title=\"Decoding the editorial: Net Zero Emissions&nbsp;\">Decoding the editorial: Net Zero Emissions&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#UN_Climate_Change_Conference_COP21_in_France\" title=\"UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in France&nbsp;&nbsp;\">UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in France&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Stupendous_achievements_of_tiny_countries\" title=\"Stupendous achievements of tiny countries&nbsp;\">Stupendous achievements of tiny countries&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Case_study_of_Bhutan\" title=\"Case study of Bhutan&nbsp;\">Case study of Bhutan&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#1_What_does_%E2%80%9Cnet_zero%E2%80%9D_mean_in_the_context_of_Bhutans_efforts_and_how_does_Bhutan_achieve_it\" title=\"1. What does &#8220;net zero&#8221; mean in the context of Bhutan&#8217;s efforts, and how does Bhutan achieve it?\">1. What does &#8220;net zero&#8221; mean in the context of Bhutan&#8217;s efforts, and how does Bhutan achieve it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#2_What_role_does_hydropower_play_in_Bhutans_journey_to_net_zero_emissions\" title=\"2. What role does hydropower play in Bhutan&#8217;s journey to net zero emissions?\">2. What role does hydropower play in Bhutan&#8217;s journey to net zero emissions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#3_How_does_Bhutans_focus_on_conservation_and_biodiversity_contribute_to_its_net-zero_goals\" title=\"3. How does Bhutan&#8217;s focus on conservation and biodiversity contribute to its net-zero goals?\">3. How does Bhutan&#8217;s focus on conservation and biodiversity contribute to its net-zero goals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#4_What_is_the_Gross_National_Happiness_GNH_framework_and_how_does_it_relate_to_Bhutans_net-zero_efforts\" title=\"4. What is the Gross National Happiness (GNH) framework, and how does it relate to Bhutan&#8217;s net-zero efforts?\">4. What is the Gross National Happiness (GNH) framework, and how does it relate to Bhutan&#8217;s net-zero efforts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#5_How_can_other_nations_learn_from_Bhutans_approach_to_achieve_net_zero_emissions\" title=\"5. How can other nations learn from Bhutan&#8217;s approach to achieve net zero emissions?\">5. How can other nations learn from Bhutan&#8217;s approach to achieve net zero emissions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-18th-aug-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_view\"><\/span><strong>Exam view:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Net Zero Emissions; UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in France; Stupendous achievements of tiny countries; Case study of Bhutan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span><strong>Context<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forests are part of Bhutan\u2019s sacred cultural heritage, and the government follows a climate-smart forest economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_editorial_Net_Zero_Emissions\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the editorial: Net Zero Emissions<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The World Economic Forum reported in December last year that eight countries, Bhutan, Comoros, Gabon, Guyana, Madagascar, Niue, Panama, and Suriname, had reached net zero emissions, as per collated research from Energy Monitor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This meant that these eight countries had become carbon sinks, absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than they emitted.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bhutan\u2019s forests may be small, but they are in no way insignificant.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UN_Climate_Change_Conference_COP21_in_France\"><\/span><strong>UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in France&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2015, 196 Parties entered into the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The goal of the agreement was to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels and to limit the temperature increase to 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/b316e666-6ebc-4a71-894a-fda16eb41218\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yet, according to research, by 2030, the world will still be emitting 50 Giga-tonnes of carbon dioxide, with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions growing rapidly.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stupendous_achievements_of_tiny_countries\"><\/span><strong>Stupendous achievements of tiny countries<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All these countries are committed to sustainability and have strict environmental protection policies in place.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Comoros<\/strong>, in the Indian Ocean, is a poor and densely populated country, yet it has low emissions from agriculture, fishing, and rearing livestock and follows strict environmental protection policies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Madagascar\u2019s economy<\/strong>, too, is that of agriculture and fishing.\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>However, large-scale deforestation might change all this.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Gabon<\/strong>, in Central Africa, is fortunate to be blessed with the <strong>Congo rainforests,<\/strong> which act as a carbon sink.\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>It is committed to non-deforestation and sustainable management of its natural resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The UN has even called Gabon a model of environmental conservation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Guyana<\/strong>, on the northern coast of South America, is surrounded by the Amazon rainforest, another carbon sink. And so is the small Amazon nation of <strong>Suriname<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Niue<\/strong>, in the South Pacific Ocean, has a small population, and fishing, agriculture, and tourism are its main economies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Panama<\/strong>, another net zero emitter, is blessed with rainforests and has a low population.\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>The government here plans to reforest 50,000 hectares of land by 2050.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_study_of_Bhutan\"><\/span><strong>Case study of Bhutan<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is the <strong>first nation in the world to reach net zero emissions<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>With a population of 800,000 and 70 percent of its land covered by forests, Bhutan practises <strong>sustainable organic farming and forestry<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It has <strong>protected natural parks and runs on hydropower, and tourism <\/strong>is its main economic activity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>According to media reports, <strong>Bhutan charges a $200 sustainable development fee per day to tourists<\/strong>, doubling the cost for visitors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>A small price to pay for eco-tourism and protecting the environment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Forests are part of Bhutan\u2019s sacred cultural heritage<\/strong>, and the government follows a climate-smart forest economy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Smart forest management <\/strong>helps minimise GHG emissions, encourage wildlife, limit forest fires, and sustainably manage forest produce for wood, fruit, and rubber, thus creating a circular economy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Bhutan\u2019s forests had shrunk to 60% in 1990 due to excessive logging, but with <strong>strict laws and a systemic crackdown on illegal timber operations<\/strong>, forest coverage grew to 71% in just a decade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The country has launched a few <strong>pilot projects as a testbed for sustainable timber construction solutions.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>There are challenges of maintaining a climate-smart forest economy, especially when demand outstrips supply.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>There\u2019s a danger of degradation and deforestation, as has happened to some of the rainforest nations earlier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, <strong>Sikkim aims to become carbon negative<\/strong> with the initiative of planting 100 saplings for every newborn. A Forest Department study stated that 112 government schools in Chandigarh had become carbon negative as part of an effort to make <strong>Chandigarh carbon neutral by 2030<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/opinion\/net-zero-lessons-from-bhutan-2647602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deccan Herald<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_does_%E2%80%9Cnet_zero%E2%80%9D_mean_in_the_context_of_Bhutans_efforts_and_how_does_Bhutan_achieve_it\"><\/span><strong>1. What does &#8220;net zero&#8221; mean in the context of Bhutan&#8217;s efforts, and how does Bhutan achieve it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: &#8220;Net zero&#8221; means that a country absorbs or offsets as many greenhouse gases as it emits. In Bhutan, this is achieved through a combination of renewable energy, particularly hydropower, and conservation efforts that increase carbon sequestration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_role_does_hydropower_play_in_Bhutans_journey_to_net_zero_emissions\"><\/span><strong>2. What role does hydropower play in Bhutan&#8217;s journey to net zero emissions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Hydropower is a crucial component of Bhutan&#8217;s net-zero strategy. The country harnesses its abundant water resources to generate clean, renewable energy, not only fulfilling its domestic energy needs but also exporting surplus power to neighboring countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_does_Bhutans_focus_on_conservation_and_biodiversity_contribute_to_its_net-zero_goals\"><\/span><strong>3. How does Bhutan&#8217;s focus on conservation and biodiversity contribute to its net-zero goals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Bhutan&#8217;s emphasis on conservation and preserving biodiversity involves protecting significant portions of its land as national parks and reserves. This contributes to carbon sequestration and reduces the overall carbon footprint of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_Gross_National_Happiness_GNH_framework_and_how_does_it_relate_to_Bhutans_net-zero_efforts\"><\/span><strong>4. What is the Gross National Happiness (GNH) framework, and how does it relate to Bhutan&#8217;s net-zero efforts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Bhutan&#8217;s GNH framework is an alternative to traditional GDP-based measurement, focusing on the well-being of its citizens and the environment. It aligns with Bhutan&#8217;s net-zero goals by encouraging sustainable development and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_can_other_nations_learn_from_Bhutans_approach_to_achieve_net_zero_emissions\"><\/span><strong>5. How can other nations learn from Bhutan&#8217;s approach to achieve net zero emissions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Bhutan&#8217;s journey to net zero offers valuable lessons, including the importance of clean energy, conservation, sustainable development, and international collaboration. 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