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..
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..
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..
National Snow Leopard Survey Report (NSLS) 2022-2023 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..
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..
09–13 September 2023 | Bumthang, Bhutan Organised by: Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forest Research and Training (UWIFoRT), Department of Forests and Park Services (DOFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bumthang, Bhutan, Bhutan for Life (BFL) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) About the workshop The UWIFoRT, DoFPS, and ICIMOD are jointly organising the workshop with technical support of..
The Bhutan for Life Board of Trustees, Fund Secretariat and the Implementing Partners would like to join the nation in wishing Their Majesties a heartfelt congratulations on the joyous occasion of the birth of the Royal Princess. A Moment of a Nation’s Dream Come True!
Ms. Norbu Yangdon, Bhutanese Ranger has been recognized during the International Ranger Award Day In the first of its kind, the prestigious award for the rangers, coordinated by IUCN WCPA, received over 130 nominations from 43 countries including Bhutan. “I feel honoured and deeply humbled for being recognised as one of the highly recommended rangers.”..
Join us for our Climate Series III— “Taking Stock: Climate Fairness, Capacities and Finance” Friday, 9 July from 9:30am (GMT+6) onwards. The series, happening during the Asia Pacific Climate Week, will feature three sessions. Session one will set context, while session two will delve into Green Finance. The third session, Transformation Actions and Opportunities, will feature..
Initiative positions Bhutan as a leader in the global fight against climate change THIMPHU, BHUTAN: The Royal Government of Bhutan, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), donors and partners from around the world today announced their commitment to create a USD $43 million fund—the first of its kind in Asia—to permanently protect Bhutan’s network of protected areas…