Bhutan is one of the only carbon-negative nations on Earth.

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The Kingdom of Bhutan in the eastern Himalayas absorbs substantially more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it produces. Under Bhutan’s national constitution, at least 60% of the country’s total land area must remain forested for all generations (currently over 71% is forested). Bhutan’s vast mountain forests absorb more than 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, while the country produces only around 2 million tonnes, with the remainder offset by hydroelectric power exports to India.

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