BHUTAN: Integrated Energy Management Master Plan for Bhutan

The objective of the IEMMP is to develop an all-encompassing framework, which would give a holistic overview of the demand and supply scenarios, along with recommending strategies (up to 2020) for the sustainable supply of energy for the socio-economic development of the kingdom, both at the rural and urban levels. This integrated approach provides various policy options, in line with the current policies and Vision 2020, for future development of the kingdom. The document contains a number of recommendations.

BHUTAN: Eleventh Five Year Plan, Volume 2: Programme Profile

Volume II of the Eleventh Five Year Plan document contains the programme profiles of the Ministries, Constitutional Bodies, Autonomous and other Government Agencies. These programmes are organized and presented in the following summary table on the basis of the twenty strategic sectors. These programme profiles consist of the justification for the programme, the strategies to achieve the outcomes and outputs. In line with the results based approach to planning, it also spells out the outcomes and outputs with their key performance indicators, targets and baselines. Contains details of the Energy Programme designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of the energy sector to deliver the mandate of 10,000 MW installed capacity by 2020 and ensure its sustainability.

BHUTAN: The National Environment Protection Act, 2007

An act that outlines principles of environmental protection; constitution, functions and powers of authorities; protection of environmental quality;protection of forest, biodiversity and integrity; environmental financing and incentives; right to environmental information and citizens' protection, procedure for inspections and verification; enforcement, offences and penalties; and miscellaneous.

BHUTAN: Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) Research Policy of Bhutan

The Renewable Natural Resource Research Policy of Bhutan responds to the demand in the 10th Five Year Plan and beyond to determine the progress that the research system has made in meeting the objectives set forth in these new areas, and to provide guidance on the management and conduct of RNR research. In doing so, the policy focuses on new ways to coordinate, prioritize, plan and programme, organize, finance, manage and implement RNR research to prepare the system and its clients for the challenges of the 21st century.

BHUTAN: Bhutan Green Building Design Guidelines

The Bhutan Green Building Guidelines has been developed by the Ministry of Works and Human Settlements in line its strategies of positive design and construction in Bhutan that protects environmental conservation. The Bhutan Green Building Guidelines provides information, recommendations, and guidance to incorporate sustainable green principles into new design and construction of buildings in Bhutan. The Bhutan Green Building Guidelines will not be mandatory.

BHUTAN: National Human Settlement Policy of Bhutan 2019

The National Human Settlement Policy of Bhutan 2019 is to provide a framework for planning and development of environmentally sustainable, culturally and economically vibrant and disaster resilient human settlements.

BHUTAN: Eleventh Five Year Plan (2013 - 2018), Volume 1: Main Document

The Eleventh Five Year Plan is the second five year plan to be implemented since the introduction of Democratic Constitutional Monarchy in 2008. It presents the overall development planning framework, efforts towards operationalizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) and key milestones to be achieved by 2020. It provides an overview of demographic and socio-economic development trends, national objectives, local plans and KPIs. It includes a chapter on the Hydropower, Renewable Energy and Hydromet Sector.

CHINA: Notice No. 298 of 2012 on Declaration of Distributed Large-Scale Photovoltaic Power Generation Demonstration Areas

Photovoltaic power generation is economically viable in middle and east regions of China due to relatively high electricity price thus is ready for large-scale application. To further implement Renewable Energy Development 12th FYP, promote sustainable development of solar power industry, National Energy Administration decides to construct some photovoltaic power generation demonstration areas.