Name: This country isn't just carbon neutral -- it's carbon negative
Uploaded: 2016-03-11T12:03:45Z
Duration: 18 min 44 s
Description: Deep in the Himalayas, on the border between China and India, lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this illuminating talk, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation.

Tshering Tobgay: This country isn't just carbon neutral -- it's carbon negative

This country isn't just carbon neutral -- it's carbon negative

Deep in the Himalayas, on the border between China and India, lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this illuminating talk, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation.

Bhutan, nestled between China and India, balances economic growth with environmental preservation and cultural values. Over 72 percent of its land is under forest cover, making it the world's only carbon negative country. The nation provides free healthcare and education, and its constitution requires at least 60 percent forest cover at all times. Bhutan’s pioneering approach to development centers on Gross National Happiness rather than economic output.

Bhutan Proves Prosperity Begins With Happiness And Forests

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