DEKI PELDEN
Assistant Environment Officer
Chukha
Summary
Motivated, adaptable, and responsible young civil servant with over a year and a half of experience in environmental science and public service. Positive about learning and working collaboratively in teams, aligned with the core values of Gelephu Mindfulness City. Experienced in national stakeholder consultations on environmental concerns, waste management, and climate change. A strong advocate for Women in STEM in Bhutan, committed to promoting gender equity and scientific engagement among youth. Recognized for Women leadership and advocacy special award during academic tenure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Environment Officer
Haa Dzongkhag, Department of Environment and Climate Change
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bhutan
- Engage in national stakeholder consultations on environmental concerns, waste management, and climate change initiatives.
- Advocate and promote women in STEM through public speaking at forums such as the Winter STEM Forum (January 25, 2024).
- Facilitate training sessions for Gewog and Dzongkhag officials on the CARE-LG project (September 3–10, 2025).
- Represent and implement environmental policies aligned with national climate and sustainability goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Sherubtse College
Kanglung, Tashigang Dzongkhag01.2023
Skills
- Environmental Policy Implementation
- Stakeholder Consultation & Coordination
- Training & Capacity Building
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Science Form Coordinator, Sherubtse College (2022–2023)
- Programme Representative, Sherubtse College (2021–2022)
- Class Representative, Sherubtse College (2020–2021)
- Special Award for Contribution in Women's Leadership and Advocacy at Sherubtse College Graduation
Training
- Foundational In-Service Training, Royal Institute of Management, Semtokha, Thimphu, Bhutan (January–May 2024)
- Sakura Exchange Program, Japan Science and Technology (December 2022)
- Paro Forum on Water Management and Climate Change: Bridging Knowledge to Action, JSW Law, Paro, Bhutan (February 22–24, 2025)
- Climate Change and Health Adaptation Training, TICA, Thailand (March 17–19, 2025)
- Training of Trainers (ToT), CARE-LG Project, DLGDM (September 3–10, 2025)
Public Speaking & Advocacy
Speaker on "Catalyzing Change: Women in STEM – A Journey in Bhutan" at Winter STEM Forum (January 25, 2024)
Timeline
Assistant Environment Officer
Haa Dzongkhag, Department of Environment and Climate Change
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Sherubtse College
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