Under the project “Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Urban Landscapes and Communities in the Thimphu-Paro Region of Bhutan,” funded by GEF and implemented by the Royal Government of Bhutan in partnership with UNDP, the college carried out a three-day intensive workshop to develop a training manual on “Nature-Based Solutions in the Built Environment.” This manual is expected to strengthen the capacity of relevant professionals in Bhutan to build climate resilience. The manual was developed by the Architecture Department, CST, in collaboration with experts from the Department of Human Settlement, Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, and UNDP.
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, in collaboration with the Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Development, conducted a two-day Awareness Training on Solar Energy Technologies on 9–10 August 2025 at the College of Science and Technology (CST). The programme, funded by the Asian Development Bank project TA-6598 BHU: first-year undergraduate students attended Preparing Renewable Energy for Climate Resilience, from Information Technology, Architecture, and Software Engineering. The training introduced students to Bhutan’s energy scenario, the importance of renewable energy, and the working principles of solar photovoltaic and thermal systems. Participants engaged in hands-on experiments with solar PV panels and visited STAR C’s facilities, including hybrid, grid-tied, standalone PV systems, and solar thermal installations. Students expressed that the programme enhanced their technical knowledge and inspired them to explore innovative solutions for future energy challenges.
