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Bhutan’s economy at risk without urgent climate action: World Bank report

ཟླ་༦ 25, 2025 4 mins read
Bhutan’s economy at risk without urgent climate action: World Bank report

Bhutan could face severe economic losses by mid-century if it fails to adapt to a warming, drying climate, according to a new World Bank report launched yesterday.

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