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17 January 2024

Independent Annual Review of Gender Mainstreaming Report 2023

DownloadCommunity-based Climate Change Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of the Protected Areas of Bhutan 2022The Bhutan for life project being a 14 year financial bridge provides the country the opportunity to contribute towards its constitutional mandate of maintaining a minimum of 60% forest coverage in the country. In the the vogue of contributing towards the country’s constitutional vision Bhutan for life have strategized various measures in all the protected areas in the

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4 December 2023

6 women-led Gangtey Phobji Eco Camp

The Gangtey-Phobji Eco Camp- the triple nexus of sustainable tourism, nature conservation, and women empowerment. With the funding support from Bhutan for Life program, the Department of Forest and Park Services established a six women-led eco-camp in 2022 which is a perfect embodiment of sustainable tourism, nature conservation and women empowerment. This unique retreat, led by six dedicated women, has become a monument to the dedication of community, perseverance, and a shared love for nature. Left-Right: Tandin Wangmo,

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26 November 2023

The Kingdom of Bhutan at COP28 DUBAI

25th November, 2023 | Thimphu, Bhutan A country in the Himalayas continues to voice its climate commitments in one of the biggest summits, this time with renewed dedication and higher interest. Bhutan will be at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) from 30th November to 12th December 2023 at Expo City Dubai. The Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) is the lead agency for organizing Bhutan’s representation at COP 28 amongst

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Bhutan for life at Bhutan's first pavilion at COP28
20 November 2023

Bhutan for Life at Bhutan’s first pavilion, COP28

Bhutan for Life is taking Innovative Financing Solutions for climate actions to the forefront of global discussions at Bhutan’s first pavilion, COP28 in Dubai. By Leveraging unique financial mechanism, Bhutan for Life is not only ensuring the long-term protection of its rich biodiversity but also pioneering a model that other nations can emulate. This approach underscores the critical role of sustainable financing in combating climate change and preserving our planet’s precious ecosystems. Through this initiative, Bhutan is demonstrating

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1 November 2023

Hiring of International Consulting Firm to carry out a Feasibility Assessment

The Bhutan for Life Fund Secretariat would like to invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) from international consulting firms (“consultants”) to carry out the following services: “Consultancy Services to carry out a Bhutan for Life Sustainable Financing Mechanisms Feasibility Assessment” The objectives of this consultancy are to:Identify and describe in detail 4-5 of the highest priority, feasible and pragmatic sustainable financing mechanisms that can make a significant contribution to covering the long-term funding needs ($7.1M/year in 2016 USD) to support Bhutan for Life

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23 October 2023

International Day of Snow Leopard, 23rd October, 2023

National Snow Leopard Survey Report (NSLS) 2022-2023 Background Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is one of the apex predator of the alpine region, globally threatened due to habitat loss and fragmentation, prey depletion, human-wildlife conflict due to livestock predation, illegal poaching, impact of climate change and anthropogenic disturbances. The global snow leopard population size is estimated to be between 3,920 to 7,500 individuals, with approximately 2,710 to 3,386 of them being adults (McCarthy and Chapron 2003; Janecka et al. 2008;

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9 October 2023

12th Bhutan for Life Board of Trustees Meeting

29 September 2023 | Thimphu, Bhutan The 12th Board of Trustees Meeting was held on 29th September, 2023 in Thimphu, Bhutan. The Bhutan for Life transition fund is governed by an independent Board of Directors that represents the Bhutan for Life Participants (RGOB, donors, WWF) and includes Trustees with experience and skills relevant to Bhutan for Life Program. The transition fund Board is non-governmental in majority to ensure independent oversight of the Bhutan for Life Program. The Board Meeting highlighted some

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9 October 2023

Community-based Climate Change Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of the Protected Areas of Bhutan 2022

DownloadCommunity-based Climate Change Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment of the Protected Areas of Bhutan 2022Climate change is recognized as a global issue and is increasingly being acknowledged by the global community. Climate change impacts natural and human systems and these impacts are bound to no area and regions. Himalayan regions are found to have experienced an accelerated rate of climate change and future projections show even higher rates of increase in

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Golden Mahseer Conservation Action Plan for Bhutan_2022-2032

DownloadGolden Mahseer Conservation Action Plan for Bhutan_2022-2032Golden Mahseer Tor putitora, commonly known as the ‘Tigers of the Rivers’, is an endangered freshwater fish species. In Bhutan it is found in all the major rivers and is expected to be present at elevations as high as 1000 meters during the summer spawning season. Being a migratory fish, the Golden Mahseer migrates back to its wintering habitats at the lower elevations, near

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Asiatic Black Bear Conservation Plan 2023-2033

DownloadAsiatic Black Bear Conservation Plan 2023-2033Global status and distribution The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibestanus) is distributed throughout Asia and found in 18 different countries. Globally there has been an approximate 31% decrease in the Asiatic Black Bear population and it is expected that this decline will continue over next 3 decades. National status and Distribution In Bhutan, the Asiatic Black Bear has been documented as having a wide distribution in certain

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