Services

We are in a position to provide a variety of services. Through our collaborations with various international and national agencies and individuals. We will also be in a position to wildly expand our offer. Some of the key services are as below:

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SAFEGUARDS

We have the expertise and experience to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects according to local and international regulations. The concept of the middle path is the fundamental principle that we adhere to in ensuring that development does not compromise the environment and vice-versa. We will be in a position to write project proposals and conduct due diligence to carry out our proper environment Assessment and Safeguards.

HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC STUDIES

Our main strength lies in the ability to conduct Hydrological and Hydraulic measurements, surveys analysis, and modeling which are at per with global standards. We pride ourselves as the only private entity in Bhutan with this capacity and shall be happy to work with other private and public entities for the assessment of water resources for any sector including Flood Assessments, to environmental Flows to Drinking Water Projects. We can also do hydro-meteorology studies.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

We do Project Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Environment, Social, Renewable Energy, and Water Resources Projects. From our past experiences, these aspects of the project are not only critical for the project under question but also for future projects to share lessons learned. With the wide experience we have with our experts, we will be able to ensure that projects are formulated, monitored, and evaluated according to the highest standards.

WASTE STUDIES AND MANAGEMENT

We have been the leaders in Bhutan on waste Consulting. We have developed the National Waste Management Strategy of Bhutan 2019. Thimphu Waste Management Plan; Inventory of Waste in Bhutan; Assessment of Green Financing for Waste Sector; and, Hazardous Waste Assessment in Bhutan. We work on all waste forms from MWS to Wastewater to landfill designs and analysis.

ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW ANALYSIS AND REPORTING FOR HYDROPOWER PROJECTS

We are the first team from Bhutan to be working on Environmental Flows. Our consortium from Europe led by E.C.O developed the first-ever E-Flow Guideline for Bhutan. We are already doing the second phase of the project. We have the local knowledge and skills to do an E-Flow assessment for hydropower and other water abstractions.

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION STUDIES

Our association in climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation goes back almost a decade. Our experts have been working on National Communications (I, II, and III) for Bhutan; Technology Needs Assessment; GHG Inventory for Bhutan; Vulnerability and Assessment Studies; NAPA Projects for climate resilience and lately on National Adaptation Plan.

CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGNS AND DRAWINGS FOR PROJECTS

The main founder of our firm is a civil engineer by training. We have designed and supervised several engineering projects across Bhutan. They range from Tourist standard Hotels to Multi-apartment buildings to duplexes. We also have a network of Architects, Surveyors, Urban Planners, Electrical Engineers, and Interior Designers to fulfill your engineering needs.

DISASTER RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

We cannot avoid disasters, but we can always prepare and reduce the impacts due to disasters. We are able to offer our expertise on Disaster Risk Reduction programs, reviews, and climate-resilient designs. We have carried out reviews of DRR projects, worked on Emergency Operation Centres, and also on flood risk management plans.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

We have experts who have taught in Bhutan and USA for both Bhutanese and Americans for decades. Our strength also lies in our collaboration across the globe and could provide you with any training needs on Environment, Social, Management, Engineering, and Arts. Our contacts are in the USA, Germany, Austria, Nepal, India Thailand and the Philippines. We can also organize trainings in Bhutan or aboard.

    Selme Consulting is a consulting firm established in Thimphu, Bhutan that is specialized in the skills of Hydrology/Water Resources, Energy, GIS, and Environment. It was set up in 2015 to provide specialized services on Energy, Environment, and Water Resources that were hitherto not available in Bhutan.

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