Status of Air Quality in Bhutan: A Fact Sheet

Bhutan, despite its strong environmental stewardship, experiences episodes of degraded air quality influenced by local emissions, topography, and transboundary pollution. This Bhutan air quality status factsheet provides the first consolidated national overview based on ground measurements, atmospheric models, and satellite observations. It presents trends, seasonal patterns, spatial distribution of pollutants, and policy-relevant insights for strengthening air quality management in Bhutan.