Bhutan is not only the happiest country, but also the first carbon negative country in the world. With 70% of the nation’s land covered by forest, Bhutan is able to absorb more carbon dioxide than it emits.
Unlike other countries that measure economic strength with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and pursue economic growth as the ultimate goal, Bhutan adopts the Gross National Happiness (GNH) in the past five decades, stressing on the society’s spiritual development and respect for nature.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is located between China and India, stretching approximately 38,000 square kilometers, with 70% of the nation covered by forest. The country emitted 2.2 million tons of CO2 in 2017, however, its extensive forests have the potential to capture and store nearly three times that amount.
