Discover the remarkable environmental commitment of the Kingdom of Bhutan in this 19-minute TED talk. Explore how this small Himalayan nation, situated between China and India, has pledged to remain carbon neutral indefinitely. Learn from Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay about Bhutan's unique approach to prioritizing happiness over economic growth and its efforts to set a global standard for environmental preservation. Gain insights into how a country can achieve carbon negativity and the potential implications for global climate change mitigation strategies.
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This country isn't just carbon neutral — it's carbon negative | Tshering Tobgay
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