Climate Finance Student Chimi Dorji Hopes to Represent the Global South on the World Stage

"In his most recent role, Dorji has focused on developing Bhutan's Article 6 strategy and carbon market infrastructure, positioning the country "as one of only five globally ready to participate in international carbon markets," he said. Dorji also led the establishment of the Bhutan Climate Fund and served as part of Bhutan's delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) negotiations."

"Receiving the Stanley Park Award was an unexpected but deeply meaningful honor. Beyond the financial support, it feels like a recognition of my work and the impact it has on the communities I serve. It reminds me of my responsibility to give back, especially to the frontline communities most affected by climate change. It was a proud and joyful moment for me, my family and my colleagues."

"I come from Bhutan, the world's first carbon-negative country, where progress is measured by gross national happiness, a balance between environmental conservation, people's well-being and economic prosperity. The monarchy of my country is a testament to true leadership, which actually has kept Bhutan carbon negative and a champion of environmental conservation. Inspired by that vision and legacy, I studied environmental and"

Chimi Dorji has seven years of experience in climate action, environmental conservation, and community development in Bhutan, the world's first carbon-negative nation. He led development of Bhutan's Article 6 strategy and carbon market infrastructure, positioning the country as one of only five globally ready to participate in international carbon markets. He established the Bhutan Climate Fund and participated in Bhutan's UNFCCC COP negotiation delegations. He joined Columbia Climate School's inaugural M.S. in Climate Finance class as a Stanley Park Scholarship recipient. He plans to deepen expertise in climate finance and apply new knowledge to support frontline communities, national policy, and international engagement.

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