To develop stronger national resilience to disasters and the climate crisis, WFP supports the Royal Government of Bhutan’s emergency preparedness and response initiatives in governance and coordination, data preparedness, logistics, emergency telecommunications, and food and nutrition security.
Bhutan is located in one of the most seismically active zones in the world. The country is also highly prone to floods, forest fires, landslides, urban fires, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). The risks imposed by these hazards are intensified by the climate crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic added to the risks, challenging the sustainability of development gains made so far.
WFP Bhutan, March 2024, Emergency preparedness and response in Bhutan
