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On this Global Tiger Day, the Bhutan for Life Program joins the global community in celebrating Bhutan’s commitment in protecting the world’s most iconic and endangered species: the Tigers. Tiger holds a profound place in Bhutan. Beyond their ecological roles, they are also revered creatures, deeply rooted in our cultural heritage,Ā  and spiritualĀ  beliefs. Let’s..

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 12thĀ December 2023 at Expo City Dubai. The Department of Environment..

Bhutan For Life At Bhutan’s First Pavilion, COP28

Bhutan for Life is takingĀ Innovative Financing SolutionsĀ for climate actions to the forefront of global discussions atĀ Bhutan’s first pavilion,Ā COP28Ā 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..

International Day Of Snow Leopard, 23rd October, 2023

National Snow LeopardĀ SurveyĀ Report (NSLS) 2022-2023 Background Snow leopard (Panthera uncia)Ā 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..

International Day of Snow Leopard, 23rd October, 2023

National Snow Leopard Survey Report (NSLS) 2022-2023 Snow leopard (Panthera uncia)Ā 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..

12th Bhutan For Life Board Of Trustees Meeting

29 September 2023 | Thimphu, Bhutan The 12thĀ Board of TrusteesĀ 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..

Developing Methodologies For The Valuation Of Ecosystem Services

09–13 September 2023 | Bumthang, Bhutan Organised by:Ā Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forest Research and Training (UWIFoRT), Department of Forests and Park ServicesĀ (DOFPS),Ā Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Bumthang, Bhutan,Ā Bhutan for LifeĀ (BFL) andĀ International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) About the workshop The UWIFoRT, DoFPS, and ICIMOD are jointly organising the workshop with technical support of..

Bhutanese Ranger Recognition 2021

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. ā€œI feel honoured and deeply humbled for being recognised as one of the highly recommended rangers.ā€..