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.

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

Bhutan is a carbon-negative country, absorbing more CO2 than it emits, setting a global standard for environmental stewardship.

Bhutan's forests absorb three times more CO2 than the nation emits, making it a global leader in environmental preservation.

In Bhutan, sustainable practices and cultural preservation are driven by Gross National Happiness, prioritizing well-being over GDP.