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PEMA LHAMO

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Junior WASH Specialist

Pema  is an environmentalist and water specialist with an MSc in Water Science, Policy, and Management from the University of Oxford. She has extensive experience in water resource management, climate adaptation planning, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. With a proven track record across government agencies, international organisations, and consultancy projects, she has significantly contributed to key initiatives addressing critical environmental challenges in Bhutan. Her master’s dissertation focused on water quality and flow dynamics in the Punatsangchhu River, a critical habitat for the endangered, White-bellied Heron.


She has played a pivotal role in various water-related projects, including the Minimum Environmental Flow Phase II project, and Bhutan National Adaptation Plan at the National Environment Commission Secretariat, Bhutan where she provided analytical and technical support to strengthen Bhutan's water resources management and improve institutional capacity in the water sector.


In addition to her work in water management, Pema has supported global environmental advocacy efforts, for example, through her role as Country Ambassador for the Global Energy Outlook in Bhutan and contributions to the Royal Society for Protection of Nature’s Black-Necked Crane Conservation programme.

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