Documentaries
LONGCHHU IRRIGATION
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary capturing the construction and impact of the 9 km irrigation scheme in Drakteng Gewog, Trongsa, transforming lives, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting farming communities through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) initiative in Bhutan.
LANGTHIL IRRIGATION
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary highlighting the 8.2 km irrigation scheme in Langthil Gewog, Trongsa, strengthening climate resilience, improving water access, and supporting farming communities through the Green Climate Fund (GCF) initiative in Bhutan.
KORPHU IRRIGATION
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary on the 4.2 km irrigation scheme constructed in 2023–2024 under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) supported climate resilience project in Bhutan, benefiting 86 households, 399 people, and 216.42 acres of farmland in Korphu Gewog, Trongsa.
KHINA ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARM, TSHIRANG
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary showcasing Khina Organic Vermicompost Farm in Tsirang, a growing model of organic farming, youth entrepreneurship, and community resilience, promoting sustainable agriculture and a greener future for Bhutan.
SOLAR PUMP LIFT IRRIGATION
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
This documentary captures the struggles faced by rural farming communities due to the lack of irrigation water and how support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) transformed their lives through a sustainable solar pump lift irrigation system, ensuring reliable water access for farming and agriculture.
IMPACTS OF PHENDEY YUWA
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary on the historic irrigation channel in Talo, Punakha, built between 1975–1976 under the Royal Command of the 4th Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck as a Land Kidu for retired army personnel, and later restored with Green Climate Fund (GCF) support using modern technologies to provide reliable irrigation water for farming communities.
MAHAJAN IRRIGATION WATER
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary capturing the struggles of two villages in Sarpang Dzongkhag that faced irrigation water shortages for generations, and how support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) transformed the communities by providing reliable irrigation and drinking water for farming and daily life.
GENDER EQUALITY AND MAINSTREAMING
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
An awareness documentary supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), highlighting the importance of gender equality, inclusion, and equal participation within Bhutanese farming communities, empowering both women and men to build stronger, more resilient rural livelihoods.
IMPACTS OF MANIGANG-KASHACHELGO IRRIGATION SCHEME
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary capturing the irrigation challenges faced by the remote communities of Manigang-Kashachelgo in Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag, and how support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) transformed the villages by providing reliable irrigation water for farming and rural livelihoods.
PHANGYUL IRRIGATION
Directed by Semzang Tempa Gyeltshen
A documentary on the Phangyul Irrigation Scheme in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan - the largest irrigation project under the Climate Resilient Agriculture Project, spanning 27 km at a cost of Nu. 550.99 million (USD 6M). Supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Royal Government of Bhutan, the film documents its progress, completion, and transformative impact on water-stressed farming communities while showcasing best practices in HDPE piped irrigation systems in Bhutan.
