The Monkey Cheeks Project
Inspired by the way monkeys store as much
food as possible before eating, His Majesty modeled a
new technique for water retention using reservoirs
along natural waterways and canals. Constructed
along the coast, these reservoirs collect fresh water
that would otherwise flow out to sea.
His Majesty receives the very first Development Lifetime
Achievement Award
In recognition of His Majesty the
King’s numerous royal projects and his
unwavering commitment to improving the
lives of his people, the United Nations chose
the occasion of the 60th anniversary of his
reign to award His Majesty the United Nations
Development Programme’s first-ever Human Development Lifetime
Achievement Award. Personally presented by UN Secretary-General
H.E. Kofi Annan on May 26, 2006. this distinction brings global recognition to
His Majesty’s extraordinary achievements, dedication and compassion.