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𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐌𝐋𝐑𝐍 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 The 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒅-𝑳𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 (𝑴𝑳𝑹𝑵) has officially begun in Paro, Bhutan from yesterday! Under the theme, “Accelerating Collaborative Scientific and Policy Response to Address Climate Change,” this landmark event highlights the power of global collaboration to combat one of humanity’s most significant challenges. The conference was inaugurated by the Founding President of the Tarayana Foundation, 𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒚 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒐𝒓𝒋𝒊 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒎𝒐 𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒄𝒌, in the presence of distinguished participants, including Honorable Deputy Minister Lyonpo Kesang Wangdi, Professor Woo Kyun Lee (Director of MLRN), esteemed international experts, and Directors of different relevant agencies. A significant milestone was marked with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between, 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 (𝑻𝑪𝑹𝑫), 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝑱𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒆 (𝑶𝑱𝑬𝑹𝑰), 𝑲𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒂. This MoU sets a visionary framework for collaboration on climate resilience, sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and knowledge sharing, fostering progress through joint efforts. Hosted by the 𝑲𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚’𝒔 𝑶𝑱𝑬𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒆 (𝑶𝑱𝑬𝑹𝑰), in collaboration with 𝑴𝒊𝒅-𝑳𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒕 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, the 𝑩𝒉𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, the conference is a testament to the belief that collective action is key to addressing climate change. Stay tuned for more updates as we explore innovative solutions and inspire transformative action! #ClimateAction #MLRN2024 #Sustainability #GlobalCollaboration #ClimateResilience #TarayanaFoundation #OJERI #Bhutan

🌼✨17th Dec 2024🌼✨ #117thnationalday #foreverblessed #grateful #kingsofbhutan

“I was able to repay the loan on time and also save some money for my family. I used the money to buy a smartphone and a desktop so my children could study online during the pandemic. I also helped them with their school fees and other expenses. My children are doing well in their studies, and I am proud of them." #microfinance #ruraldevelopment #selfsufficient #microloan

𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐚, 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚 The Foundation, in collaboration with two technical officials from the Agriculture Machinery and Technology Centre (AMTC), Paro, conducted an awareness program for the local community of Khebisa, Dagana. The session included visual and PowerPoint presentations on the Internet of Things (IoT)-based technologies for Human-Wildlife Conflict, such as the Timer-Based Mechanism and the Tiger Mechanism, which includes solar panels for renewable energy applications. These updated versions have been successfully implemented in Langthil (Trongsa), Zhemgang, and Sarpang in the past. Key Highlights: 1. Community Feedback and Discussion: • AMTC officials shared success stories and community feedback from previous implementations. • An interactive discussion was held to gather input and opinions from the local community about adopting these technologies. 2. Organic Certification Process: • We initiated the organic certification process by collecting relevant data and information from the community. 3. Field Assessment for IoT Technology Installation: • Conducted field visits to assess feasibility for installation, considering the area, number of households, and required measurements. 4. Agricultural Crop Production Review: • Visited agricultural fields in Shemgang to review crop production and identify areas for improvement. The activity is part of the "Enhance the Resilience of the Grassroots Communities to Adapt to Climate Change through the Promotion of Agroforestry" project funded by Stiftung Drittes Millennium ( The Foundation for the Third Millennium) We want to thank the facilitators, the @Agriculture Machinery and Technology Centre (AMTC), Paro, for their support, and all the communities for making this training successful. #smartagriculture #HWCC #organiccertification #agroforestry

Our TSHAR shines at Bamboo Kerala Fest as the only representative from Bhutan.👏👏👏

#𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐃𝐚𝐲2024 A Statement from LI-BIRD Nepal and the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative team Healthy soils are the foundation of life, livelihoods, and nature. Yet, with 75% of the world's land already degraded and projections rising to 90% by 2050, urgent action is needed to measure, monitor, and manage this vital resource. And this World Soil Day 2024 let’s commit not to treat soil as dirt but a precious natural resource. click to read more: https://lnkd.in/g3QfQXVw World Future Council Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT UNDP Tarayana International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

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3rd Dec 2024 On this joyous occasion of His Serene Highness Dasho Jigje Singye Wangchuck's 15th Birth Anniversary, the Tarayana family humbly offers our heartfelt wishes and sincere prayers for HSH's continued good health, happiness, and everlasting peace. We remain inspired by your grace, wisdom, and dedication to the well-being of our beloved nation. May you shine as a beacon of hope and compassion for Bhutan and beyond. Happy Birthday la, Your Serene Highness!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲! This Thanksgiving, the Tarayana family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our partners, well-wishers, and supporters. Your unwavering belief in our mission has been the driving force behind our efforts to uplift and serve those who need help the most. Your love, confidence, and generous support empower us to continue making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities. Together, we are building a future of hope, resilience, and opportunity for all. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Thanksgiving! With heartfelt gratitude, The Tarayana Family

"It was in the next morning assembly when I saw Her Majesty and the Tarayana logo for the first time when she addressed the students. In fact, I had yet to learn why they visited our school and what we were supposed to do. Standing in the scorching sun was worth the time when we were given many gifts like trekking shoes, ghos, towels, soaps, toothbrushes, tracksuits, and an envelope with Nu. 250 each. Wow! That amount was a whole year’s expense for a student like me. The one thing that captured my attention was the trekking boot, thick-soled and brownish-colored. As the distribution of gifts began, all of my friends received their share and rushed to the hostel happily. Then I stared at my feet. I was wearing my favorite blue water-boot. I was excited to upgrade my blue water boot with a brand new tracking shoe therefore, my full attention was only on the shoes. While my mates each found their perfect size and claimed theirs, I was left disappointed when my size was out of stock, forcing me to wear my blue water boot for the entire year." #youthempowerment #givingbacktothecommunity #ruralstruggles #servicebeneficiaries #servicefromtheheart #YouthMatters