Bhutan Approves Its First National Agroforestry Strategy and Action Plan With Support of CIFOR-ICRAF
January 21, 2026 | Source: CIFOR-ICRAF | by
Bhutan has officially approved its first National Agroforestry Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to promote sustainable land use through the integration of trees, crops and livestock.
Led by Bhutan’s Department of Forests and Park Services under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the 10-year strategy provides a comprehensive framework to mainstream agroforestry across all agroecological zones. It aims to strengthen food and nutrition security, enhance rural livelihoods, build climate resilience and support biodiversity conservation nationwide.
CIFOR-ICRAF provided technical support during the development of the strategy, contributing scientific evidence, international experience and policy guidance. This support helped shape a practical and implementable national framework aligned with Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness philosophy, as well as its climate and biodiversity commitments.