Founding Sponsors
The Paro Forum is an interdisciplinary platform that brings together diverse stakeholders to engage in dialogue, exchange knowledge and explore collaborative responses to pressing global challenges. Rooted in the recognition that complex challenges require collective thinking and action across disciplines, institutions and sectors, the Forum seeks to bridge the gap between research, policy and practice. It provides space for different perspectives and experiences to inform meaningful discussions, strengthen partnerships and generate practical pathways towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
Building on the inaugural Paro Forum in 2023, which focused on climate justice, the Forum continues to provide a space for examining interconnected environmental and development challenges. Each edition builds on these conversations by bringing emerging issues into focus and encouraging collaboration among policymakers, researchers, practitioners, community representatives and international experts.
The Paro Forum 2027 will focus on “Climate Adaptation and a Just Transition: Bridging Knowledge to a Pathway Forward.” As countries respond to the growing impacts of climate change, the need to ensure that adaptation measures and development initiatives benefit all sections of society has become increasingly important. A just transition emphasises inclusive decision-making, equitable opportunities and support for vulnerable communities, while recognising the importance of protecting ecosystems and the interests of future generations.
Through the 2027 Forum, participants will examine the relationship between climate adaptation, social equity and sustainable development, drawing on national and international knowledge, policies and practices. The discussions will seek to break down institutional and disciplinary silos, foster new networks and partnerships, and generate actionable recommendations to inform Bhutan's legal and policy framework for a just transition. In doing so, the Paro Forum aims to strengthen the connection between knowledge, collaboration and action in addressing shared challenges.