BMUV delegates visit to the BMUV-IKI project 

The delegation from the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) was in Bhutan. The five member team was led by Dr Christiane Paulus, Director General, Nature Conservation, Sustainable Use of Nature Conservation, Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, Nature-based Climate Action.

On 25th April, 2024 the delegation visited the RSPN ‘s project site for the ongoing BMUV-IKI project ‘Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscape in Bhutan In WangduePhodrang District from restoring White-bellied Heron habitats to inaugurating Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWSS).During their visit, the team actively engaged in observing the ongoing restoration efforts for the White-bellied Heron habitat at the PHPA-I site. Additionally, the team also visited the RWSS support in Matalungchhu Chiwog.

As a symbolic gesture, the team planted tree saplings at the PHPA-I site, marking the commencement of collaborative restoration activities with PHPA-I. This year, the restoration targets encompass 8 hectares of degraded areas within the PHPA-1 Project site, a vital habitat for White-bellied Herons.

Later in the day, the team participated in the inauguration of the completed RWSS initiative which was implemented in partnership with Thedtsho Gewog under the Wangdue Phodrang administration. This intervention will positively impact the three villages comprising 25 households, one community Lhakhang and benefit the 26 students of the Extended Classroom School.

The RSPN would like to express our profound gratitude to the delegation team for their invaluable visit to the field sites, highlighting the collective commitment towards preserving Bhutan’s unique natural heritage and environment.