Bhutan : Springer : 9783030578268 : 3030578267 : 16 Jan 2022 : Located in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan practices the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (?GNH?) that embraces environmental conservation as one of the main building blocks for its sustainable development goals. Bhutan's conservation strategies and success are largely driven by the strong political will and visionary leadership of His Majesty the King of Bhutan The nation's Buddhist perspectives regarding a deep and abiding respect for nature; and the strategic enforcement of a wide-ranging stringent set of internal regulations and controls have helped ensure ecological gold standards in Bhutan. Moreover, the country is an active member of the international conservation community by fulfilling its implementation of various Multilateral Environment Agreements. While it emerged into the 21st century as one of the 36 global terrestrial ?hotspots? in biological diversity conservation ranks, Bhutan's sheer comm