RSPN Signs MoU with Four National Partners to Advance Climate Readiness in Bhutan

The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), in its role as the Delivery Partner to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has taken a major step forward in advancing Climate Finance Readiness in Bhutan. On July 30th,2025 RSPN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four esteemed national institutions and they are Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF), Tarayana Foundation, Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law, and SELWA as part of the ongoing implementation of the GCF Readiness Project.

This strategic collaboration falls under Output 2 of the Readiness project, which focuses on “Relevant stakeholders engaged and trained to support planning, programming, and implementation of GCF-funded activities.” Through this partnership, the project aims to build institutional capacity and strengthen Bhutan’s ability to access and effectively utilize climate finance.

The collaboration will focus on three key areas:

• Enhancing stakeholder awareness and coordination on climate finance and GCF processes
• Strengthening legal and governance frameworks to support national climate resilience
• Empowering grassroots and youth engagement in climate action through education and community mobilization 

The MoU signing ceremony represents a critical milestone in Bhutan’s efforts to build a more inclusive and sustainable climate response. By bringing together diverse actors from civil society, legal institutions, and youth organizations, the project ensures that climate action in Bhutan is both equitable and impactful.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to enhancing Bhutan’s climate readiness,” said the RSPN focal person. “Together, we are paving the way for informed, inclusive, and transformative climate solutions.”

The Green Climate Fund’s Readiness Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of countries like Bhutan to engage with the GCF and implement Climate-resilient initiatives. Today’s MoU reaffirms Bhutan’s vision of a greener future rooted in collaboration across policy, community, and education sectors.