Bhutan, one of eight regional member countries of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), is experiencing urban expansion, increased demand for agricultural land, and other developmental pressures. To address these issues, ICIMOD and its partners are developing a harmonized land cover monitoring system to assess changes in land cover and use to help conserve biodiversity, to manage natural resources, and to protect the environment. This is also important for developing sustainable livelihoods, particularly for rural communities.
