Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) 2025

The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) in Thimphu is pleased to invite quotations from eligible firms interested in this assignment are requested to submit a formal application addressed to the Executive Director of RSPN. The sealed envelope containing the application should be clearly labeled: ‘Supply of Equipment’. Applications, along with any supporting documents, must be submitted in hard copy to the Administration and Finance Division (AFD) of RSPN.

The deadline for submission of quotations is 15th April 2026, before 12:00 noon.

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With blessings from Punakha Dzong, more than 100 surveyors have spread out across major river basins and tributaries to monitor the critically endangered 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻.

Covering both known and potential habitats, this nationwide effort reflects our shared commitment to protecting our rivers and safeguarding one of the world’s rarest birds.

Here’s a glimpse of our surveyors in the field right now- dedicated, determined, and united for conservation.

As the nation gathers in Gelephu Mindfulness City (#GMC) for the 5th Round of Zhabtog (Volunteer Service) and to celebrate His Majesty The King’s 46th Birth Anniversary, RSPN Bhutan stands honored alongside more than 12,000 volunteers- united in service, solidarity, and shared purpose.

Led by the Chairperson of RSPN’s Board, our team is participating in this historic occasion, contributing through volunteer service (Zhabtog), and united in dedication and unwavering loyalty to the bright future of our beloved Bhutan.

We offer our heartfelt prayers for His Majesty’s continued good health, happiness, and well-being.

Long Live His Majesty The King

In collaboration with the Local Government, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) has successfully implemented 15 Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWSS) across the White-bellied Heron (WBH) landscape.

To strengthen the long-term sustainability of these schemes, watercaretakers from Gubji, Lungkha, and Tsekha under Punakha District, and Matalungchu, Wangjokha, Thangoo, and Zawa-Jarogang under Wangduephodrang District participated in a week-long training on Water System Operation and Management.

The training focused on:

Proper system operation.

Preventive maintenance.

Safeguarding water quality.

Strengthening water resource management.

Improving record-keeping and reporting.

Enhancing community service and communication.

Ensuring long-term sustainability.

A total of 15 participants (10 male and 5 female), including water caretakers and community focal persons, attended the training. The sessions were facilitated by experts from the Water and Sanitation Division under the Department of Infrastructure Development (#DoID) and coordinated by RSPN.

Together, we are building stronger systems and empowering communities for safe and reliable water access.

This activity is part of the IKI Project, “Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan,” funded by the BMUV and co-funded by the MAVA Foundation and RSPN.

One of the main highlights of the ongoing White-bellied Heron International Conference 2026 in Bhutan was the official launch of the 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. The report was launched during the opening ceremony of the conference today by the Hon’ble Lyonpo Gem Tshering, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Dasho Benji, Ms. Taina Dyckhoff of the German Embassy in New Delhi, and Dr. Kinley Tenzin, Executive Director of RSPN.

This year’s report marks a record-breaking achievement with a total of 𝟯𝟭 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 in Bhutan, surpassing last year’s count of 29 and exceeding the highest recorded number of 30 individuals in Bhutan so far since 2003. The 31 individuals include observation of 26 individuals in the wild and 5 individuals currently being raised at the Conservation Breeding Centre. This year, the survey also observed 5 numbers of active nests of heron in Bhutan; the highest count of nests in Bhutan in recent years. Four nests are located within Punatshangchhu basin and one in Mangdechhu basin. The population survey is annually conducted by RSPN in collaboration with Department of Forest and Park Services and local communities. This year, the survey was carried out from 1-5 March engaging more than 100 surveyors.

This milestone reflects the tireless efforts of conservation partners, local communities, and all stakeholders dedicated to protecting this Critically Endangered species. The report not only provides the current status of the species but also emphasizes the urgency and shared responsibility to safeguard Bhutan’s rarest bird. RSPN extends our heartiest gratitude to all conservation partners and local communities whose dedication has contributed to this remarkable achievement!

The 𝗛𝗼𝗻’𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, graced the opening session of the 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in Thimphu. The session was also attended by Hon’ble Dasho Paljor Jigme Dorji, distinguished dignitaries, representatives from the BMUV-IKI including Ms. Taina Dyckhoff from the German Embassy in New Delhi, conservation partners, stakeholders, and international participants from 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗖𝘇𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻, 𝗠𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿, 𝗡𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗹, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.

This much-anticipated international conference marks an important milestone under the five-year project “𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻,” supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), Germany, which concludes this year.

As the project concludes this year, the conference provides a vital platform for knowledge-sharing among researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and development partners to strengthen collaborative conservation efforts for the Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron.

The First International White-bellied Heron Conference, held in 2015, successfully brought together regional partners and potential donors across the White-bellied Heron landscape and laid the foundation for the strong partnerships and ongoing conservation actions we see today.

Together, through collaboration and commitment, we continue working to secure a future for the White-bellied Heron and Bhutan’s precious river ecosystems.

This activity is part of the IKI Project, “Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan,” funded by the BMUV and co-funded by the MAVA Foundation and RSPN.

Interested and qualified national consultants/firms are invited to submit their applications to the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) no later than 5:00 PM BST on 31 March 2026 for the consultancy: Revamping of Website

The application package should include the following documents:

1. Cover letter – describing why you are the most suitable candidate for the advertised position and a brief methodology on how you will approach and conduct the work (if applicable).
2. Technical Proposal – all deliverables must be reflected properly and succinctly with methodology clearly stated for the deliverables.
3. Financial Proposal – specifying total lump sum amount for the tasks specified in this announcement. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount.

Applications must be submitted in hard copy, enclosed in a sealed envelope, and delivered to the RSPN Head Office, Thimphu, Bhutan.

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