Climate Change in Bhutan: Contextualising Socioeconomic, Cultural, Environmental and Educational Realities
Abstract
Abstract To understand the challenges of climate change in a specific setting, it is essential to examine the social, cultural, environmental, economic and other national contexts. This paper provides an overview of Bhutan, highlighting the current climate change trends and their potential impacts on both the environment and society. Special attention is given to the impending implications for Bhutan’s education system, particularly how changing climatic conditions may affect learners’ well-being, learning and education. Additionally, the paper discusses the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) — the national development philosophy of Bhutan — and how climate change may challenge this aspiration while also presenting opportunities to advance sustainability. Finally, the prospects for further exploration and the role school communities may have in climate actions are underlined.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nepal
Indian and Buddhist Studies
Employee Welfare and Language Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Australian Journal of Environmental Education
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Volume
- 42
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 484–493
- Publication date
- 12 January 2026
- Language
- EN