Disaster Preparedness: Bhutan is strengthening glacier and GLOF early warning systems as climate change accelerates glacier retreat, with PM Tshering Tobgay citing shared Himalayan risks and gaps in technical and financial capacity. Water Security: MoENR says Paro’s springs are under pressure—16 surface-water sources have dried up and 117 are drying—prompting recharge-area protection, watershed restoration and nature-based spring revival. Infrastructure for Trade: The Gelephu–Tareythang road is moving closer to construction after a revised greenfield alignment cut the route by 1.5km to 12.6km, with detailed design and contractor prequalification progressing toward a June 2027 start. Border Economy Strategy: MoICE plans to revive border towns with targeted infrastructure, dry ports and business services—rejecting a “price war” approach—while pushing Pasakha and Nganglam dry ports toward full operations by June 2027. Hydropower Output: Bhutan’s hydropower generation rose 9.3% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 7,964.1 million units, supported by higher output from major plants including Tala and PHPA-II. Clean Cooking Pilot: A subsidised electric cooking stove pilot in Chhumey is reaching about 100 remote households to reduce firewood use and support forest conservation. Private Sector Role: MoICE says reforms need private-sector responsibility too, urging Bhutanese businesses to innovate, invest in skills and technology, and look beyond the small domestic market.