GEF-8 FSP

About Project

The project “Productive and Sustainable Food Systems in Bhutan for Environmental Benefits and Gross National Happiness” (FSP) is funded by the Global Environment Facility and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. FAO is the GEF Implementing Agency for the project, providing project cycle management and support services as established by the GEF policy. MoAL will act as the lead executing agency and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project results.

Bhutan FSIP project addresses key priorities of the Royal Government of Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, which aims to enhance Bhutan’s productivity and diversify its environmentally sustainable agriproducts and markets. These priorities align with the FSIP pathway, especially regarding 1) supportive enabling conditions for sustainable and healthy food systems; 2)  transformation of food systems at farm, landscape, and value chain levels; 3) adaptive management and knowledge. Beyond enhancing production efficiency, GEF support will strengthen the long-term environmental sustainability and resilience of food systems in eastern Bhutan, helping to reduce the agricultural sector’s overall ecological footprint.

Project Objective

To improve the enabling environment and ensure the long-term environmental sustainability of food systems and the delivery of the global environmental benefits (GEBs).

Project Budget

The total project budget is USD 59,248,016, including co-financing of USD 49,662,083

Project Duration

The duration of the project is five years, from 1st August 2025 to 30th July 2030 (60 months)

Location of PMU

The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based at the Agriculture Research and Development Centre (ARDC), Wengkhar, Mongar.

Selection of Gewogs and Commodities

A total of 23 gewogs were selected based on their potential to enhance productivity, food security, and environmental sustainability, aligned with the 13th FYP

Commodities were selected based on impact, feasibility, scalability, resilience, innovation potential, and alignment with national priorities and the global framework.