ANNOUNCEMENT OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES: PROGRAM MANAGER The Bhutan for Life Fund Secretariat would like to announce the following shortlisted candidates (CID No) for the next round of selection for the position of Program Manager: 10205005598 11306002480 11504000864 10704000624 11704000664 10804000151 If you have any queries regarding the shortlist results, you may contact Finance and Administration..
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), often referred to as the “ghost of the mountains,” is a magnificent and elusive big cat that inhabits the rugged and remote landscapes of Central Asia’s high-altitude regions. With its stunning gray-white fur covered in black spots and its remarkable ability to thrive in harsh environments, the Snow Leopard is..
The Department of Forests and Park Services has conducted ground-based forest inventory from 2021-2022, the result of which was analysed in two volumes in 2022-2023; i. National Forest Inventory volume I: State of Forest Report ii. National Forest Inventory Volume II: State of Forest Carbon Report. The main finding of the reports is: The forest..
Large carnivores are endangered throughout their range across the globe. Loss of habitat and habitat fragmentation, prey depletion, and direct poaching to feed the illegal wildlife trade are the major causes driving them to near extinction. Although tigers (Panthera tigris) once roamed most Asian landscapes, they are now isolated and restricted to just 7% of..
The sixth Finance and Investment Committee meeting and first for the year 2021 of Bhutan for Life Fund was held virtually on 210121. The meeting discussed on the status of funds released and expenditures reported in 2020, fund requirements for 2021 from different sources and the investment and safeguarding the BFL fund during the pandemic. The Finance and Investment Committee..
The meeting discussed on the achievements of project in 2020, status and investment of funds, funds released and expenditures reported in 2020, endorsed the Annual Workplan and Budget for 2021. The meeting also discussed the impact of CoVID-19 pandemic on the project implementation, probable impacts for 2021 and measures to mitigate and minimize the impact..
Collaboration as a practice becomes more important than ever now. Collaboration between organizations is essential to ensure better planning and a more efficient use of resources. BFL felt that there are many areas in the BFL project landscape where relevant stakeholders can collaborate. BFL as a donor agency brought relevant stakeholders together to work towards..
𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖! Capacity building for forestry field officials in Bhutan 16th – 18th March, 2021 Nature Conservation Division and Department of Forest and Park Services (DoFPS), Govt. Organization (DoFPS) have prioritized mapping of HWC hotspots at the national level. The aim is to identify areas under high risk of HWC, understand the interactions, analyse possible drivers, and prioritize..
Bhutan for Life (Project Coordination Unit and Fund Secretariat) has successfully conducted the Knowledge Management and Communication Workshop!More than 35 participants from all the 10 Parks (Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve, Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary Jigme Dorji National Park Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park Phrumsengla National Park Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary Wangchuck Centennial National Park Jomotsangkha Wildlife Sanctuary Royal Manas National Park, 8 Biological Corridors,..
The first-ever 80 kW Decentralized Distributed Generation of Solar PV system installed in sacred community of Aja Nye, Mongar The construction of the first-ever Decentralized Solar PV system of 80 KiloWatt (kW) in the rural community of Aja will now benefit 34 households who have lived without electricity till date including thousands of pilgrims who..