Bhutan Gender in Transport Profile 2026
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BHUTAN
GENDER IN TRANSPORT PROFILE
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Background
This 2026 edition of the Gender in Transport Profiles revisits and updates the initial release, transforming it into a more interactive and data-rich resource. Developed in partnership with the Asia Pacific Road Safety Observatory, this edition offers a deeper perspective on how gender shapes transport systems across Asia-Pacific economies.
The profiles examine women's participation in the transport workforce, comparing representation across countries and relative to other economic sectors, while also assessing gender wage disparities and how these relate to national income levels. They further explore how road injuries and fatalities affect vulnerable groups differently, as well as how access to transport, mobility opportunities, and leadership roles in the sector vary by gender. Together, these dimensions provide a more comprehensive picture of structural gaps, safety risks, and areas of progress.
Released during Women's Month in March 2026, the profiles are designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. By consolidating official and vetted data into an accessible interactive format, they support evidence-based dialogue and the development of more inclusive, gender-responsive transport policies across Asia.
To complement the country profiles, ATO also presents three regional gender snapshots highlighting employment, wage patterns, and road safety trends across Asia-Pacific:
- Employment in Transport
- Gender Wage Patterns
- Road Safety and Vulnerability
Employment in the transport sector
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Policy Landscape
Capacity building - General
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Data collection and repositories - General
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Development of climate change/ low carbon plan/ policy
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Education and behavior change - General
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Employment in transport, communication, and storage
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Gender consideration for transport development - General
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Intelligent transport systems (ITS)
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
Promote active transport
| Bhutan has started work towards preparing the Long Term Low GHG Emission and Climate Resilient Development Strategy (LTS). | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Climate change has been integrated into our development planning with “Climate Neutrality, Climate and Disaster Resilience” identified as the sixth National Key Result Area (NKRA) of the 12th Five Year Plan (2018-2023). The Climate Change Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2020 was adopted with a vision for “a prosperous, resilient and carbon neutral Bhutan where the pursuit of gross national happiness for the present and future generations is secure under a changing climate.” To implement the priority programs in the NDC, several Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) were developed to prioritise mitigation actions in key sectors of Agriculture, Human Settlement, Industry and Transport. A study on Gender and Climate Change in Bhutan with a focus on three NDC sectors of Agriculture, Energy and Waste was undertaken to unpack the gender climate nexus, gender roles and gender differentiated impacts of climate change. Three NAMAs were developed in 2016 for Road Transport, Housing (residential and institutional) and Municipal Solid Waste Management. | Second Nationally Determined Contribution - BTN | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT 4. Information and expertise in the areas of gender and transport is limited. There is a need for gender training, and for collection and use of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis in transport polices Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 3. Promote entrepreneurship of women. Improve working conditions and guarantee better payment to them. Build women's capacity to drive EV and give priority to female taxi drivers for subsidies on EV taxis. | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| 1. Induce gender-friendly public transport services through an inclusive transport policy. (by understanding gender mobility pattern, inequities, affordability) 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips Corporate bicycle program- Cycling to work should be encouraged to incentivize use of NMT Government and other public officials, conspicuously using e-bicycle and walking for short commuting trips | Low Emission Development Strategy (LEDS) - Surface Transport | 2021 |
| The government shall endeavour to invest in building specialised capacities for gender-related issues for all the government and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective realisation of the policy objectives. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| The government shall ensure and strengthen the collection and analysis of data disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities for evidence-based interventions to address gender equality issues. This shall be further supported by the development of gender indicators and by addressing data gaps. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Mainstream gender in all disaster and climate change related initiatives by acknowledging the differential impacts of disasters and climate change on women and men, and highlight the positive roles women can play in adaptation and mitigation efforts. | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Improve gender-friendly infrastructure and facilities in rural areas. The government shall provide adequate financial and human resource to achieve gender equality in the country | National Gender Equality Policy | 2020 |
| Implement intelligent transportation systems in order to minimise delay and idling. The proposed BRTS in Thimphu can be implemented with the application of ITS to enhance the effectiveness of the proposed mass transit system. 2. Strengthen and streamline women's safety on the road. (by understanding women perception of security, comfort and convenience and by leveraging on ITS) | National Transport Policy 2017 - Policy Protocol Report | 2017 |
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