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In the river valleys of eastern Bhutan, one of the world’s rarest birds is slowly reappearing. Each sighting of the White-bellied Heron (WBH) is…
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With only 31 White-bellied Herons recorded in Bhutan in 2026, every survey, every nest, and every conservation decision counts. RSPN held a three-day White-bellied…
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RSPN participated in the 14th Adaptation Fund (AF) Annual National Implementing Entity (NIE) Seminar, held from 15–17 September 2026 in Rabat, Morocco. The three-day international…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) participated in the BirdLife International Global Partnership Meeting and Global Flyways Summit, held in Nairobi, Kenya,…
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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue with East and South Asia was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 14–17 September 2026, bringing together…
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“Why are these birds important?” That was one of the many questions that sparked curiosity among the young Nature Club members of Khasadrapchu Middle…
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8–14 August 2026 | New Delhi and Leh–Ladakh, India A conservation story that began in the wetlands of Gangtey–Phobjikha, Bhutan, has now travelled across…
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RSPN Bhutan with support from the Bhutan Foundation 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗦𝗚𝗣), conducted Inception and Coordination meetings on 13–14 August 2026 for the project…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is pleased to announce the signing of a grant agreement with the Bhutan Foundation for the…
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RSPN Bhutan successfully conducted a Project Consultation Meeting with officials of Trongsa Dzongkhag Administration and Dragteng Gewog, followed by the signing of a Project…
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𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 doesn’t end at the tap. It depends on the people who keep the system running and in communities across the White-bellied…
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𝗛𝗮𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹, 𝗛𝗮𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 | 𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Today, in the beautiful valleys of Haa, stories of conservation, resilience, and community came alive…
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On June 9, 2026, the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) successfully convened a workshop on 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 and 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. Homestay…
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RSPN Bhutan in collaboration with Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, DoFPS marked World Environment Day 2026 with the students and teachers of Singye Namgyel…
Read moreToday marks a truly special moment in the conservation journey of the White-bellied Heron, one of the world’s rarest and most endangered bird species.…
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On this most auspicious occasion, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is deeply humbled and profoundly honoured that 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗻…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) today marked a significant milestone with the launch of two important publications. The event was held…
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A team from RSPN, together with officials from the Ministry of Finance, Royal Government of Bhutan, Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation, Tarayana Foundation,…
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As the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) celebrates 39 years of its conservation journey, it marks a defining moment in its history being accredited…
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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…
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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…
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In collaboration with the Local Government, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) has successfully implemented 15 Rural Water Supply Schemes (RWSS) across…
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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…
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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.…
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Officials from the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) and the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Bhutan, held a productive meeting today…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with the Department of Forests and Park Services of Bhutan, the Natural History Museum and BOKU…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with the Department of Forests and Park Services of Bhutan, the Natural History Museum and BOKU…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) had the honor of hosting a four-day official visit by a delegation from the Adaptation Fund(AF)…
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𝗠𝗿. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗸 brings with him over two decades of extensive experience in finance, administration, and program management across both government and private sector organizations…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), as the delivery partner for the Green Climate Fund, successfully conducted a two-day Capacity Development and…
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RSPN rceived a generous donation from Thimphu City Football Club), who have been supporting the conservation of the Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron through an…
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A two-day capacity-building workshop on #EarthRanger, #Eco-restoration and project ideation to implement #NBSAP Targets were successfully concluded on December 25, 2025 at White-bellied Heron…
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We are pleased to share that 𝟮𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀, supported under RSPN’s Community-based Tourism (#CBT) initiative through the ongoing BMUV-IKI project, have successfully received Village…
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RSPN in collaboration with the Royal Society for Protection of Birds(RSPB) based in United Kingdom hosted two days of workshop on ‘Bridging Science and…
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Today, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), in collaboration with the Department of Energy, hosted a coordination meeting to discuss measures to…
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“Observed, count, degraded, threats, sunny, normal winter, annual income….” and so on…the data entries are being made. Our surveyors from the Department of Forest…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is hosting a 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 to safeguard the 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻. As part…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), in collaboration with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development ICIMOD successfully conducted a two-day training…
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After more than five years, the Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron has been sighted again in the Kuri-Gongri Basin, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag. Its last recorded…
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN), through its ongoing BMUV-IKI Project, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Local…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), organized a three-day workshop on the Harmonization…
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In the far-flung eastern corners of Bhutan lie the beautiful villages of Lauri, Serthi, Zangthi, Menjung, and many more. These communities, perched on the slopes…
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The three-day workshop brings together a diverse group of participants, including representatives from local government, Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management, and Civil…
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RSPN Bhutan is deeply honored to have joined hands with thousands of volunteers in the Gelephu Mindfulness City Zhabtog (community service) program, inspired by…
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The three-day workshop equipped teachers, who also serve as Nature Club and ASPnet Coordinators with knowledge and tools on #ClimateEducation that go beyond the…
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After an insightful session on #Waterbird monitoring yesterday, today our participants were greeted by a beautiful waterbird/shorebird right at our training venue in Yongkola,…
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This session focused on understanding #ClimateChange – its causes, impacts, and the actions we can take. The discussion emphasized that climate change is not…
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Today, the first session of the workshop kicked off with an introduction to the ‘𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀’…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is hosting a 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 to safeguard the 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻. As part…
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The Management and Executive officials of PHPA-II, along with representatives from RSPN Bhutan recently inaugurated a eco-restoration site, supporting the rehabilitation of the Bjitshokha…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), in its role as the Delivery Partner to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has taken a…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature ( RSPN) acting as the Delivery Partner for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme, successfully convened…
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As part of its continued efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods and strengthen community-based conservation, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN), in collaboration…
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As part of a major initiative to strengthen scientific research and conservation efforts for the critically endangered White-bellied Heron and other avian species in…
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Today, White-bellied Heron was sighted at the Punatshangchhu-II Dam water reservoir. A lone heron, likely of first year juvenile that was fledged in previous…
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On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck’s Birth Anniversary, our beloved Royal Patron,RSPN Bhutan with the students and teachers…
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On the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN Bhutan)…
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RSPN Bhutan successfully organized a two-day National Coordination Meeting, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for sustainable progress and environmental stewardship. The gathering reflected our…
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RSPN Bhutan hosted a two-day’s consultation meeting focused on creating sustainable livestock initiatives along the Mangdechhu and Punatshangchhu basins, which are crucial habitats for…
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The consultation meeting organized by RSPN Bhutan aimed to discuss the development of community seed banks along the Mangdechhu and Punatshangchhu basins, one of…
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The Second PSC Meeting for the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Program was successfully held at the White-bellied Heron Conservation Centre, Changchey, Tsirang Dzongkhag.…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) as a Delivery Partner to the Green Climate Fund(GCF) is implementing the Readiness and Preparatory Support…
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A week long feasibility study using drones to monitor the critically endangered White-bellied Heron was recently concluded. The White-bellied Heron (WBH), found only along…
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RSPN Bhutan organized a National Stakeholder Consultation meeting to review and update key strategic frameworks, including 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 (𝗘𝗦𝗦), 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹…
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Supported by India Bhutan Foundation (IBF), RSPN team made an exchange visit to Ladakh in India in August 2024 to foster partnership between Ladakh…
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With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier today, RSPN Bhutan and College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan have formally…
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𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮 after spending nearly seven months in the wetlands of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, China, returned to Phobjikha Valley on November 26, 2024,…
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RSPN Bhutan and the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) signed a Grant Agreement to support RSPN’s accreditation as the country’s second National…
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Today, RSPN Bhutan hosted a delegation from France to discuss advancing Red Panda conservation in Bhutan. This visit follows previous high-level delegations received by…
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RSPN Bhutan had a privilege to host a meeting with the officials from Green Climate Fund (GCF) secretariat. The team led by the Executive…
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The community forest in Laja Gewog under Dagana district associates their name to their holy site of Guru Rinpoche that resembles the frontier sky…
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The staff of White bellied Heron Conservation Center conducted a White-bellied Heron advocacy program in response to the Tashiding school staff request to visit…
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White- bellied Heron is classified as a critically Endangered species because it has an extremely small and rapidly declining population. This decline is projected…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) held inception meeting on ‘’𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐈𝐄 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞’’…
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As the harvest season approach, Ap Dorji Rinchen, a resident of Toedwang gewog in Punakha, can finally rest without sacrificing his sleep to guard…
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The conservation of White- bellied Heron is a matter of urgent global concern. In order to advocate on the importance of conserving the WBH…
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The 21st BirdLife Asia Regional Partnership Meeting is currently happening in Indonesia. The three day partnership meeting is attending by 14 BirdLife partners in…
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) staff of White-bellied Heron Conservation team organized an advocacy program to Bjimithangkha primary school sector…
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Opening the curtains of young minds can later do wonders for the conservation of critically endangered bird White – bellied Heron. Therefore in an…
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) hosted an advocacy program for Tsirangtoe central school staff and community on September 29th as…
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) hosted an advocacy program for Damphu Central School on September 28th as part of a…
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As an exchange program visit to neighbouring range countries of White-bellied Heron, the staff from the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) and…
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) hosted an advocacy program for the Tsholingkhar community, including primary school students, teachers, and community…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) hosted teachers and students from Mendrelgang Central School on September 7th as part of a conservation…
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School leaders play a critical role in shaping the overall education system in the school. The conservation education program conducted yesterday by the Royal…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) received 54 students and two teachers from The Royal Academy, Druk Gyalpo’s Institute to learn about…
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Today, the employees of Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project(PHPA-I) attended an advocacy program on White-bellied Heron. A total of 21 staff members visited the White-bellied Heron…
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An exchange program visit to India was recently held to share knowledge gained from implementing the International Climate Initiative (IKI) project towards saving White-bellied…
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On 24th August, RSPN hosted teachers and students from Gaselo Higher Secondary School to share the conservation program on White-bellied Heron (WBH). The program,…
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Towards enhancing the conservation effort of the White-bellied Heron(WBH) among the distribution range countries, staff of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN)…
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RSPN in collaboration with the Ugyen Wangchuk Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT) and the Natural History Museum and BOKU University in Austria…
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RSPN Bhutan coordinated a two-day consultation workshop to strengthen further and innovate the #NatureClub activities in the schools. The workshop currently happening at Phobjekha…
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With the growing environmental concerns and economic challenges, there is an increasing recognition of the importance of sustainable practices that balance human needs with…
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Bhutan has forest coverage of 69.71 per cent with a total carbon sequestration potential of 11 million tonnes of CO2 per annum in the…
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In the southern reach of Bhutan, amidst the vibrant lust forest and tranquil valleys of Dagana District, the locals of Bara Gumti village have…
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Over the years, the deserted land is expected to be transformed into a thriving forest, with tall trees covering the landscape. This revitalized area…
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Aum Pema from Merak is reached her hometown in far eastern Bhutan today from the long tedious bus journey she has taken from Haa.…
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The Chairperson, Board of Directors, and staff of RSPN Bhutan are deeply honored to receive the 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 from the The Bhutan Youth Development…
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲. RSPN Bhutan in partnership with supporters from Japan and the Athang Institute, is currently conducting a comprehensive project scoping study…
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In the serene river valley of Mangdechhu in Zhemgang, lies Berti village, a small yet vibrant community deeply associated with the conservation of the…
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A project inception meeting was held today providing contextual background on the approved Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme, BTN-RS-006 project under Green Climate Fund…
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“𝙃𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚.” – 𝙇𝙪𝙘𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙢 On this very significant day, RSPN takes much pleasure in updating our partners and…
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Today, our 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 in Phobjikha had the pleasure of hosting the Green Climate Fund delegates and national officials. We are thrilled to have…
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The seven-day ‘Peer Learning Trip to Haa’ to explore Community-based tourism initiatives was held from 25th April to 1st May, 2024. This immersive experience…
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It is Global Big Day for birds and here in Bhutan we are also marking the day as Himalayan Bird Count.How to participate? It…
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A group of students from Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar, visited us today at our Headquarters in Thimphu. The students are on their field trip…
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We are thrilled to share that out of the 62 supported houses aiming to become Village Homestays, 12 have now earned certification from the…
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An annual population survey of White-bellied Heron(WBH) this year observed the presence of 𝟮𝟱 individuals of WBH in Bhutan, including three herons that are…
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The delegation from the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) was in Bhutan. The five member team…
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A comprehensive five-day packaging workshop was conducted for the representatives of Climate-smart Agriculture Youth and Women groups of the three project sites (Punakha, Trongsa,…
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The RSPN team recently completed a five-day capacity building workshop on ‘𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁’ at the White-bellied Heron Conservation Center, Tsirang Dzongkhag. This…
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On March 13th, 2024, the esteemed presence of senior delegates, including Mr Victor Manche, Political Counsellor at the Embassy of France in New Delhi,…
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A joint team from RSPN Bhutan and Thedtsho Gewog carried out the monitoring of #RWSS in Wangdue Phodrang District on March 6th, 2024. Currently,…
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In an effort to monitor and conserve the Critically Endangered #WhitebelliedHeron (Ardea insignis), RSPN Bhutan in collaboration with Department of Forests and Park Services…
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We are delighted to receive two gentlemen from Thimphu City FC (TCFC), Mr. Hishey Tshering and Mr. Orgyen Wangchuk Tshering, with a gift from…
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Ready for the perfect holiday getaways? Look no further! Gumti Ecotourism in Dagana District is now open to offer you unforgettable experiences. Embark on…
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Today, RSPN turns over a new leaf for #ClimateAction as the Executive Director of the RSPN Bhutan signed a Grant Support Agreement worth USD…
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Commemorating the joyous Birth Anniversary of our beloved Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, #tourism facilities including a campsite, nature trail, hot stone bathing facilities, and…
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Coinciding with the auspicious Birth Anniversary of our beloved Gyalsey, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, RSPN team and Extension Agriculture officers distributed hybrid seeds and seedlings…
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RSPN is happy to receive a team from ICIMOD and Department of Tourism to consult on the development of a roadmap for the collaborative…
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Bhutan is currently in the process of developing a new National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan(NBSAP) document in accordance with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…
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Earlier today, a collaborative discussion was held among the representatives of MIT International Science & Technology Initiatives (MISTI) South Asia, Royal Society for STEM…
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RSPN has been implementing projects related to climate change, conservation, and livelihood that have several components on plantation activity. To enhance the impact of…
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After spending 9 months and 12 days in the wetlands of the Tibetan Plateau in China, Crane Tsheyphell is back in the Phobjikha…
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Fostering Regional Partnership for saving critically endangered White-bellied Heron from extinction With an objective to foster Regional Conservation Partnership between India and Bhutan towards the conservation…
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We recently completed expansion of the aviary for #CraneKarma and #CranePema at the Black-necked Crane Education Center, RSPN. This was made possible by the…
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RSPN and Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-I) signed a joint agreement in restoring some of the degraded areas within the project landscape that is…
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A bilateral meeting between officials of RSPN and the Adaptation Fund was held during COP28. The meeting discussed the diverse areas of collaboration that…
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The Climate Action Champions Network (CACN) started with a dream. A dream that empowers mere individuals to take substantial climate action. A dream…
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A meeting between the officials of RSPN Bhutan and Green Climate Fund Secretariat was held at the sideline of #COP28UAE event in Dubai. The officials from both sides…
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Capacity Building Workshop for Local Conservation Support Group(LCSG) The formation of Local Conservation Support Groups (LCSG) along the White-bellied Heron landscape is part of…
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On the momentous occasion of the birth of our beloved #Gyalsem, RSPN and Thimphu Dzongkhag Administration jointly celebrated the joyous occassion with the offering…
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314 participants including students were educated on the White-bellied heron (#WBH) and its conservation to the communities residing in the lower Wangchu basin under…
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Agriculture plays a crucial role in economic development and has been the backbone of civilizations throughout history, providing sustenance and livelihoods to communities worldwide.…
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Community-based Tourism plays a significant role in White-bellied Heron (WbH) conservation by raising awareness among visitors. This increased awareness can lead to a greater…
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Human-wildlife Conflict(HWC) can occur in various forms, such as crop depredation by angulates, predation on livestock by carnivores, and direct threats to human safety…
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Consultation on development of habitat restoration guideline for White-bellied Heron The degradation of habitats or ecosystems will not only impact the survival of White-bellied…
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RSPN is one of the implementing partners of the current Green Climate Fund Readiness and Preparatory Support Programmer for Bhutan, “Bhutan the Capacity of…
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Visit by our partners from Japan A visit by our partners from Japan concluded recently with a plan to further assist us in building…
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As part of the GCF’s Readiness Programme, a writeshop was organized at the Black-necked Crane Education Center in Gangtey-Phobjikha from July 17-19, 2023. The…
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To envision the activities for Readiness Proposal development, a stakeholder consultation workshop was organized by RSPN in consultation with the National Designated Authority, the…
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The two-day capacity-building workshop as apart of GCF Readiness Project was successfully held at Haa district from date 5-6 July,2023. The workshop…
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In the realm of conservation efforts, it is widely recognized that successful conservation initiatives must include the active participation and engagement of local communities…
Read moreThe Independent Evaluation Unit(IEU) team of GCF who are currently in Bhutan, had a bilateral meeting with the RSPN earlier today. The interactive session…
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Launching of Safeguard Documents On the special occasion of Her Majesty’s Birth Anniversary, our beloved Royal Patron today, RSPN launched eleven safeguard policies and…
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As it Stands: A total of 27 White-bellied Herons (WBH), including three juveniles recorded during the WBH Annual Population Survey, conducted from March 1-5,…
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The Independent Evaluation Unit(IEU) team of GCF who are currently in Bhutan, had a bilateral meeting with the RSPN earlier today. The interactive session…
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The ongoing BMUV-IKI project ‘𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻”, the RSPN team along with technical support from respective gewog agricultural…
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Her Excellency Amanda Strohan, Deputy Ambassador of the High Commission of Canada to India, New Delhi, and Dr Kinley Tenzin, Executive Director of RSPN…
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Aiming to restore 50 hectares of degraded forest in the White-bellied Heron Landscape, the ongoing BMUV-IKI initiative involves planting 12.5 hectares of land each…
Read moreIndian Ambassador visits WBHCC Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela, Embassy of India visited White-bellied Heron Conservation Center WBHCC. His Excellency was accompanied by Managing Director and…
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RSPN family welcomes Mr Wangchuk Namgay who joined as the Director. With the enriched experiences of Mr Wangchuk, the RSPN family is optimistic about…
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From the ongoing BMUV-IKI project, the RSPN team along with technical support from respective gewog agricultural extension officers has successfully distributed and installed 30…
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Water is a necessity to live, yet nearly 1 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related diseases and 771 million people in…
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Dechheling Gewog located under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag is characterized by low-lying hills and a cluster of houses spread across the slopes and hilltops. Peling-Tso,…
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Mr. Niteen Subhash Yeola, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India in Bhutan India in Bhutan (Embassy of India, Thimphu) called on the Executive…
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The Second PSC meeting for the on-going BMUV-IKI project ‘Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan’ was successfully conducted on 30th December…
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From the several species at risk in Bhutan, the critically endangered White-bellied Heron (WBH), a bird closely associated with the Himalayan freshwater river system,…
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A youth–led winter chilli farming group working in Samarchhu village under Tsendagang Gewong in Dagana Dzongkhag, is turning into a model for many aspiring…
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With Yellow-Red and Red-Green colour rings on his left and right legs, respectively, Crane Tsheyphell flew over the mighty Himalayan mountain peaks from his…
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It was in 2010, Ap Penjor was introduced to Local Conservation Support Group initiated by RSPN for engaging local community to support the conservation…
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RSPN received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, Ambassador of India to Bhutan, yesterday. The team led by the Executive Director…
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This were some of the frequent questions asked by the communities during our recent White-bellied Heron educational awareness program conducted under the on-going BMU-IKI…
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Suncheon City, Republic of Korea, is graciously hosting the fair and our staff are there to talk about RSPN and Bhutan. If you are…
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Climate change is shifting its gear to higher speed more than ever before in human history, threatening every component of biodiversity on the Earth.…
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Communities are important stakeholders, vital for the successful implementation of any environmental conservation activities. To enhance their capacity to support the conservation of…
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Day one:The first day of the two-day International Black-necked Crane (BNC) Conservation Network Meeting happening in Thimphu ended well with a series of…
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The staff of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature joined the nation to commemorate the 11th Royal Wedding Anniversary of Their Majesties by…
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Opening the curtains of young minds can later do wonders for the conservation of #Critically#Endangered bird White-bellied Heron(WBH). Today, an awareness program was conducted…
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High Commission of Canada visits RSPN Mr. Colin Wetmore, the First Secretary (Political Affairs) for the High Commission of Canada to India, met with…
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RSPN in collaboration with the District Agriculture and Livestock Sectors has kick-started the implementation of the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC)…
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As part of the on-going BMU-IKI project “Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan”, RSPN in collaboration with the Department of Forests…
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To strengthen the collaboration and coordination among various stakeholders in the Tourism Fraternity, a stakeholder consultative was organized by RSPN on August 9th, 2022.…
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The White-bellied Heron (WBH) Conservation Action Plan was launched today, in the presence of our conservation friends Department of Forests and Park Services Bhutan…
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A team from RSPN together with the experts from the Eco call Consultancy and Athang Pvt. Ltd. has successfully completed the consultation meetings…
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RSPN completed the Project introductory meetings with local government leaders and relevant stakeholders within the key WBH landscapes under the project, “Developing ecosystem-based…
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Fruit Saplings to Langdurbi and Phulabi Chiwogs With the onset of plantation season in the country, RSPN supported more than 1200 fruit saplings (mostly…
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Members of our team are currently carrying out the consultation with community forest management groups and relevant officials in our six project districts (Dagana,…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is executing a project on “Enhancing Climate Resilient through Gender Responsive Agro-Ecological Farming, Provision of Agricultural Tools…
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I hope to see Thrung Thrung Karmo next winter also Chorten Tshering, a 14 year old class 7 student, studying at Tshaling Primary School…
Read moreBlack-necked Crane spotted in Panbang, Zhemgang The recent sighting of 4 Black-necked Cranes (BNC) in Panbang, south-central Bhutan, raised a lot of questions among…
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Strengthening teamwork towards Conservation On 29th September 2021, RSPN initiated a Partnership Planning Meeting with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), under…
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A courtesy call to Zhemgang Dzongkhag A team from RSPN, led by the Executive Director made a courtesy visit to Zhemgang Dzongkhang. The team…
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Press Release: A new hope for the White-bellied Herons Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan A new ray of hope for…
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To mark the Social Forestry Day and also to commemorate the Coronation Day of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, RSPN together with our…
Read moreRSPN welcome new Chairperson and Board Director Dasho Karma Tshering We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our out-going Chairperson, Honorable Dasho…
Read moreBlack-necked Crane Sighting at Khamdra, Paro Juvenile Black-necked Crane flying over a wheat field A lone juvenile Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) was sighted at…
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The 19th White-bellied Heron(WBH) annual population survey was conducted from February 27 – March 03, 2021 counted 22 herons in the country. The survey…
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Coinciding with the world wildlife day, Bhutan’s Black-necked Crane conservation Action Plan, 2021-2025, was launched. The action plan was developed to further strengthen the…
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We are delighted to report the national count of Black-necked Crane for the winter of 2020-2021. The count was conducted on February 15, 2021…
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The Five-year Strategic plan document will provide strategic direction and set up a clear course of action in achievingRSPN’s goals and objectives. It will…
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1st winner: Pema Khandu Title of the story: Anthropogenic Destruction of Natural Riverine Habitat. Picture of the story Briefly describe the picture In the…
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RSPN receives the biggest support in-kind from Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority(PHPA) for the conservation of the critically endangered White-bellied Heron. PHPA completed and handed…
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RSPN is truly honored to be selected as the recipient of this year’s national Energy Globe Award 2020. The award is presented for the…
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Demonstration Garden to Farmers Group in Chhukha As part of the project on ‘Empower Small Scale Bhutanese Farmers to Increase Crop Yields and Sustainable…
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The Chairperson, board of directors, and staff of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature joins the nation in celebrating the joyous occasion of…
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The Staff of RSPN initiated a vegetable garden within the office campus on April 10, 2020. The staff were introduced to basic organic vegetable…
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A total of 27 White-bellied Herons (WBH) were recorded during the 18th annual population survey, which was conducted from 27 February – 02 March…
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“We have succeeded phenomenally in the conservation of our natural environment, and our efforts and achievements have garnered international appreciation and recognition. If we…
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As a part of ‘Environmental Education and Public Awareness (EEPA), SATOYAMA UMI project’, Royal Society for Protection of Nature conducted the environmental education activities…
Read moreA stakeholder meeting was held with Toxics Link, an environmental NGO working on the issues of waste and chemicals for over two decades. Toxics…
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Seminar by Dr. Yuji Okahisa, a Japenese Crested Ibis Reintroduction Program specialist. Dr. Yuji was invited by RSPN to share their 40 years of…
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Two White-bellied Herons (WBH) were sighted at Dagachhu Hydro Power dam site on October 22, 2019, at around 10:32:01 AM when a team comprising…
Read moreWhite-bellied Heron recorded for the first time in Thimphu.Sighted at 2230, this is the highest recorded elevation. Sherab Gyeltshen, an ardent birder spotted the heron…
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Happening now- Orientation and Training workshop for teachers on “Follow that Stream” at Hotel Pema Karpo, Bajo from October 28-31, 2019.‘Follow that Stream’ handbook…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with Shari Higher Secondary School (SHSS), Paro, organized an Environmental Education Program in Paro…
Read moreWe are honoured to welcome Bhutan For Life as our new Institutional member supporting our conservation programs. We hope our collaboration will have great strides in…
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The Royal Society for Protection of Nature in collaboration with Rural Development Training centre conducted 8-days training on Natural Resource Management and Bookkeeping to…
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We would like to thank Kolay Trulku, head lama of Khewang Lhakhang for blessing the new aviary of Crane Karma and the new staff…
Read more13-20 September, 2019. Two representative from RSPN and Tarayana Foundation, participated in the regional REDD+ capacity building project assessment workshop (13-14 September), Regional Workshop…
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As a part of White-bellied Heron conservation program, RSPN conducted a community exchange program with the communities residing along the Punatshangchhu basin from September…
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A meeting was held with conservation professionals from the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies of Japan, Mr. Kazunobu Onogawa, Mr. Dickella Gamaralalage and officials…
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RSPN along with 25 volunteers marked the zero waste hour by cleaning the stretches of Chubachu stream. A total of 205 Kgs of waste…
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RSPN is organising two days REDD+ Carbon accounting result presentation workshop for Community forest. Participants from six Divisional Forest office are presenting the results under the…
Read moreOn August 18, 2019 21 RSPN members trekked the Sagala Trail, a historic 7-hour hike from Haa to Paro. The trekking group traversed through…
Read moreIt was a pleasure to welcome Mr. Stephen Couchman, Executive Director, Huronia Community Foundation and Catherine C. Smart, President, Smart Move Training and Development…
Read moreA tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a model academia-industry-civil society collaboration mechanism, was signed on August 9, 2019 at the Institute for Management Studies…
Read moreThe Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) with fund support from Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), World Bank and project managed by…
Read moreRSPN observed “Zero Waste Hour” today together with our partners from Thimphu Thromde, Royal University of Bhutan, Bhutan Telecom Limited, Faculty of Traditional Medicine,…
Read moreA single White-bellied Heron (WBH) was sighted flying over a bridge at Tharong village (Upper Kheng / Shingkhar Bridge) on July 24, 2019, at…
Read moreIt was a pleasure to welcome Prof. Satoshi SHIMANU, (Wetland Specialist), Hosei University, Dr. Isao NISHIMI (Geneticist and Curator of Birds), Yamashina Institute of Ornithology…
Read moreRSPN is pleased to announce that Ms. Dechen Tshomo bearing CID# 11410002383 is selected for the post of Assistant Finance Officer.
Read moreIn Kisonachhu this year, the first juvenile was reported to have fledged on June 17, 2019, after 73 days, but did not return to…
Read moreThe unveiling khadar ceremony was graced by Dasho Dzongda, Haa Dzongkhag Administration and Program Director, Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) on June…
Read moreRSPN along with BTO observed the zero waste hour by cleaning the office surrounding. RSPN conducted its 21st cleaning campaign of Chubachu Stream and collected 139 kgs…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature in Thimphu would like to announce the following vacancy immediately: Post : Caretaker Job Category : CPE Work…
Read moreThree days REDD+ knowledge sharing workshop ends successfully today at Bajo Wangdue. The workshop was organized with an objective to enhance and promote REDD+…
Read moreTo commemorate the 29th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty, the Gyaltsuen, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature with our partners from various sectors…
Read moreRSPN in collaboration with Bhutan Cancer Society, Sarpang District and Gelephu Thromde has successfully carried out a cleaning campaign in Gelephu to commemorate Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s Birth Anniversary.…
Read more1) Royal Society for Protection of Nature in Thimphu would like to invite rates from eligible suppliers for supply of Swarovski tripod and accessories.…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature in Thimphu would like to announce the vancancy for the following : Post : Assistant Accounts Officer. Grade …
Read moreResearchers from Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) and Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment Research (UWICER) jointly tagged three WBH juveniles…
Read more25 individuals were recorded during the nationwide WBH population survey, 2019. The survey engaged 21 Forest Resource Group (FRG), 11 Local Conservation Support Group…
Read moreThe management orientation and consultation meeting was held on March 20, 2019, to orient the CBST beneficiaries on Haa Visitor Information Center Management Plan…
Read more12 souvenir members participated in souvenir refresher training on March 20-21, 2019. The training focused on producing yak hair key hanger, labelling and packaging…
Read moreMarch 22, 2019The Royal Society for Protection of Nature held a waste exhibition to mark the World Water Day with the theme ‘Save our…
Read moreRSPN would like to acknowledge the receipt of USD 12,123.81 on account of donation made to RSPN through Bhutan Foundation. Your generous donation will…
Read moreAs part of a project on research and conservation of Black-necked Cranes, a team of German experts from Crane Conservation Germany (CCG) as part…
Read moreSubsequent to the selection interview conducted on January 22, 2019, Mr. Tsheten DOrji, Deputy Chief Project Officer, Conservation and Sustainable Livelihood Division of RSPN…
Read moreRSPN signs an agreement with the Crane Conservation Germany and NABU to study the wintering Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan. The agreement followed after the…
Read moreThe 3 rd consultation workshop for development of environmental education materials commenced from January 14-18, 2019 in Punakha. Teachers from Paro, Thimphu, and Gantey-Phobjikha…
Read moreRSPN & UWICER signed a MoU on January 18, 2019 at the conference hall of DoFPS. Through this understanding, the two organizations will aim…
Read moreOn the 10th and 11th of January 2019 RSPN conducted a 2-day environmental education awareness program in the newly constructed Visitor Information Centre in…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature was honored with the SDG Achievers and Leaders Award during the SDG’s & NGO’s Achievers & Leadership Awards…
Read moreHelp us pilot Value Addition on Agro Products project through Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Approaches in Zhemgang
Read moreA White-bellied Heron (WBH) awareness program was conducted at Karmaling gewog, Dagana on December 8, 2018, by the RSPN research team. 20 community people…
Read moreA lone White-Bellied Heron (WBH) was sighted at Kurichhu on October 9, 2018 by Mr. Pema Tobgay, Park Range Officer of Phrumsengla National Park(PNP).…
Read moreLike a light, ones’ soul radiates when immortality takes toll and only memory prevails had the life lived selfless. We offer our heartfelt condolence…
Read moreDr. Kinley Tenzin honored with the “PRIDE OF ASIA AWARD – 2018 ” Global Leaders Foundation conferred the “ PRIDE OF ASIA AWARD – 2018 ”…
Read more“The Kingdom of Bhutan has inherited pristine ecosystems and natural resources. We must, as individuals, personally strive to preserve this endowment through our own sustainable…
Read moreAn introductory meeting for organic agriculture project; ‘Empower Small Scale Bhutanese Farmers to Increase Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods through Agro-Ecological Farming and Food…
Read moreMarch 16-22, 2018: Project familiarization visit to Digila and Langdurbi chiwog Along with the officials from Dzongkhag livestock sector, Bardo gewog extension the project…
Read moreSpring is the season when nature awakens after the long winter gap. But for Phobjikha, the dawn of spring also carries with it a…
Read moreExchange program under REDD+ for community forest members January 18-19: An exchange visit to community forest under Sarpang district was organized with an objective…
Read moreBuilding capacity on REDD+ January 15-16, 2018: The Royal Society for Protection of Nature with technical support from Watershed Management Division (WMD) organized two-day…
Read moreThe ‘Combined Meeting for the Project ‘Strengthening of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Services in Selected Areas of SAARC Countries’ was organized as part…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature successfully carried out the eighth monthly cleaning of Chubachu stream on December 28, 2017. The adoption of…
Read moreREDD+ readiness capacity building project awareness and introductory program successfully completed As a part of community capacity building project for Buli community on REDD+…
Read moreThe International Advisory Committee Members visits Bhutan November 16-22, 2017: The international members of the White-bellied Heron (WBH) advisory committee were in Bhutan from…
Read moreTogether with our partners, Bhutan Toilet Org and Ministry of Health the seventh cleaning of the Chubachu Stream is successfully carried out on November 30, 2017. The one…
Read moreMore than 50 National Tour operators and Guides joined the Familiarization Trip organized by Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with…
Read moreDasho Paljor J. Dorji awarded “The Natures Heroes Award”. “The Nature’s Heroes Award” was awarded to Dasho Paljor J. Dorji, popularly known as Dasho…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature in partnership with the Japan Environment Education Forum and Birdlife International Singapore will be implementing project on Environmental…
Read moreAs part of the ongoing “White-bellied Heron Recovery Plan Project” RSPN would like to invite funding proposals from enthusiastic researchers to carryout research work…
Read moreAs part of Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) Project, Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with Nature Conservation Division (NCD) and with…
Read moreREDD+ readiness project on Capacity building for indigenous community people in Buli, Zhemgang Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, and Conservation, Sustainable Management…
Read moreThe research team accompanied by Executive Director and ADM/HR coordinator of RSPN visited Hararongchu from September 7 – 10, 2017 to monitor the existing…
Read moreIntroduction of Check-dams in Wamrong As a part of land management activity, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) field office in Wamrong…
Read moreRSPN through the funding from SAARC Development Fund and with technical support from Engineering Sector of Samtse Dzongkhag provided a five-day basic technical training…
Read morePassaphu and Tshogoenpa benefit from Electric Fencing Human Wildlife conflict is one of the major challenges faced by our farmers all over the country.…
Read moreThe 6th Haa Summer Festival The 6th Haa Summer Festival was one remarkable and unique event. The two day festival which is organized by…
Read moreThe community-based sustainable tourism project is a part of the conservation and sustainable livelihood program to harness the tourism potential of Haa and Phobjikha. Besides…
Read moreDr. Kinley Tenzin, Executive Director of RSPN spoke on the importance of environment conservation to the graduates at the AIT’s 127th Graduation Ceremony, Bangkok,…
Read moreCoinciding with the Global Big Day for the Birds on May 13, 2017, RSPN organized a bird watching program at Royal Botanical Park, Lampelri.…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) was awarded the ADB Civil Society Partnership Award on May 5, 2017, during the 50th Annual ADB…
Read moreCommunity-based Sustainable Tourism Project (CBST) team conducted souvenir (edible/consumable) development training in Haa from 22-26 April, 2017. This three day was technically supported by…
Read moreA three-day workshop on Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) for finalization of Buli watershed management plan was organized by RSPN at Paro, from April 17…
Read moreHaa Spring Trail Tour, 2017, was conducted as the part of Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) projects activity to promote the destination, to let homestay…
Read moreRoyal Thimphu College Continuing Education Students on CBST Study Tour in Haa On March 25-26, 2017, 27 Continuing Education (CE) students from Royal Thimphu…
Read moreAdoption of Chubachhu Stream in observation of World Water Day, March 22 ,2017 RSPN along with its partners: WWF Bhutan, Ministry of Health, Royal…
Read more‘Scarcity of drinking water – in what may be called as tragedy of the common’ Yoeseltse Gewog and Dumsidara village under Phuntshopelri Gewog in…
Read moreNational Level Interactive Deliberation between state bureaucrats and CSOs on Trans-boundary Water Governance of Brahmaputra River The day-long ‘National Level Interactive Deliberation between government…
Read moreFrom the Field White-bellied Heron (WBH) conservation project team from Royal Society for Protection of Nature visited key WBH habitats that included past and…
Read moreDr. Kinley Tenzin honored with the “50 Most Impactful Green Leaders” award Dr. Kinley Tenzin, Executive Director of the Royal Society for Protection of…
Read moreAs per our final count of Black -necked Crane for the season 2016-2017 done on the 3rd of Feb, 2017(0600 hrs -0730 hrs), following…
Read moreConstruction of White-bellied Heron Captive Breeding Facility Center begins The Groundbreaking ceremony for the White-bellied Heron (WBH) Captive Breeding Facility Center was held from…
Read moreResult for the Post of CSLP Coordinator RSPN is pleased to select Mr. Kinga Wangdi for the post of CSLP Coordinator which was advertised in-house…
Read moreMeeting with CUTS International An introductory meeting on the project “Expanding tradable benefit of transboundary inland waters” was held between CUTS International and RSPN. The CUTS International…
Read moreRSPN’s Annual Review Meeting – 2016 The twelfth edition of RSPN’s annual retreat marked a perfect end to an eventful year. The annual review…
Read moreSouvenir Development Training in Haa As part of the Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) Project in Haa, Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) and…
Read moreHanding-Taking over of environmental science curriculum Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) and Royal Education Council (REC) officially handed over the environmental science…
Read moreRSPN Bhutan became the 122nd Partner organization of BirdLife International, the world’s largest conservation Partnership. The approval as a full BirdLife partner was announced after…
Read moreNovember 23-25, 2016: The Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) Project team from Royal Society of Protection of Nature (RSPN) was in Haa to handover the home-stay…
Read moreOn November 6, Community-Based Sustainable Tourism Project (CBST) team from Royal Society of Protection of Nature (RSPN) were in Haa to celebrate and observe…
Read moreOn 28th October, 2016, Dasho Dzongda awarded certificates to 24 homestay owners’ and 16 local guides for completing the homestay training, local guide training…
Read moreThis is an incredible story of a bird, who is a juvenile Black-necked Crane called as ‘Thrung Thrung Karm’ or simply ‘Thrung Thrungs’ in Dzongkha, the national language of Bhutan. It is a…
Read moreWith an onset of partnership program between Organic Denmark and Royal Society for Protection of Nature in August this year, a long standing effort…
Read moreOn October 24, 2016, project launch meeting on “Expanding tradable benefit of transboundary inland waters” was held at Guwahati, Assam, India. The meeting was…
Read moreThe monitoring of Drinking Water Supply Scheme construction in Yoeseltse Gewog in Samtse was initiated from 24th-30th October 2016. The monitoring visit was undertaken…
Read moreA lone Black-necked Crane descended to Gangtey-Phobji valley on 22.10.2016 at 2.30 pm. It was a clear sunny day and more cranes were expected…
Read moreIt was a good news for Bhutan and perhaps, more so to the environment conservation society in the country to learn that Gangtey-Phobji wetlands…
Read moreGangtey-Phobji wetlands area in Wangduephodrang, has been included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar List). This brings the total Ramsar…
Read moreLet us all make smart purchasing decisions and ensure a green growth in Bhutan. Source: Green Public Procurement Bhutan
Read moreRSPN Field Office in Buli village, Nangkor Gewog, Zhemgang, with the assistance of stakeholders under project area conducted mass awareness on wetland outdoor education…
Read moreRSPN is pleased to announce that the newly redesigned website with integrated payment gateway system went live on Friday, July 29, 2016. The new…
Read moreWith only 60 confirmed individuals throughout its range and an estimated world population of fewer than 250 individuals according to the IUCN Red List,…
Read moreThe fifth edition of the Haa Summer festival held from July 5 – 6, 2016 was modest but a unique event. Dasho Dzongdag (Governor),…
Read moreProtect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People There is probably no greater issue than land in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals that touches everyone. From…
Read moreThe Community Planning and Management Workshop (CPMW) was conducted from 19th of May until 6th June, 2016. It was combination of one-day Gewog meeting and two-day…
Read moreDuring two separate trainings conducted from 8th to 14th May and 31st May to 5th June 2016, a total of 16 local youths were trained as local guides…
Read moreThe Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) project team in collaboration with the Tourism Council of Bhutan and the Dzongkhag Administration of Haa assessed and selected…
Read moreSocial Forestry Day on June 2nd, 2016 was observed in Buli Central School in collaboration with RSPN’s Buli Field Office. The day coincides with…
Read moreJune 6, 2016: RSPN celebrated the Birth Anniversary Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen by collaborating with Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), Bhutan Kidney Foundation (BKF) and Thimphu…
Read moreThe booming illegal trade in wildlife products is eroding Earth’s precious biodiversity, robbing us of our natural heritage and driving whole species to the…
Read moreWe heartily join the Nation in celebrating Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen’s Birth Anniversary. On this very special day, we pray for our beloved Royal…
Read moreThe Birdlife International team represented by Dr. Hum Bahadur Gurung, Network and Partner Development Manager and Dr. Raju Motiram Kasambe, Vice-Chairman of BirdLife Asia,…
Read moreRSPN was awarded an appreciation certificate by Asian Development Bank during the sub-regional conference, Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia…
Read moreThe Farmers’ Training on Organic Farming Practices in Buli, Zhemgang was held from 20 to 28 April, 2016 in Gewog RNR Extension Center Hall, Buli, Zhemgang. The opening of…
Read moreWith two new sightings of critically endangered White-bellied Heron (WBH), the current population stands at 28 individuals distributed in 13 locations in Bhutan. One…
Read moreOver the next five years, as Earth Day moves closer to its 50th anniversary, we’re calling on you to help us achieve one of…
Read moreA total of Six Black-necked Crane habitats and six Gewogs (Blocks) were covered in three Districts during the awareness program between 09-22 January 2016.…
Read moreBetter water, better jobs 22 March 2016: Today, almost half of the world’s workers – 1.5 billion people – work in water related sectors and…
Read moreThe Annual Black-necked Crane Festival is a one-day event celebrated at Gangtey Gonpa, Gangteng-Phobji valley in Wangdurphodrang District in Central Bhutan each year on 11th…
Read moreBlack-necked Cranes (BNCs) have started migrating back to its summer habitat in Tibet, China. First observation: About 45 BNCs were seen flying on 18…
Read moreWorld Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) has entered into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) under…
Read moreThe Board of Directors, Executive Director, Members and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature wish you Happiness and Wellbeing. Happy Losar – 2016!
Read more[blockquote author=”” link=”” target=”_blank”] The Board of Directors, Members and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature join the nation in celebrating…
Read moreBy February the migration of Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis) from China is usually considered complete. The number of Black-necked Cranes in various habitats in…
Read moreA total of 20 members from Buli Environment Management Committee (BEMC), Zhemgang successfully completed the wetland conservation and management study tour to Gangtey and…
Read moreThe second international workshop, themed “Fostering international co-operation for conservation of the critically endangered White-bellied Heron” on conservation of White-bellied Heron was organized by the…
Read moreThe preliminary checklist on birds of Buli was conducted from 6th to 9th of October 2015 as a part of the Biodiversity assessment of Buli Wetland,…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature has been implementing the SDF funded project on “Strengthening Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services” in two Gewogs…
Read moreFor conservation to succeed in a community, equal community participation on conservation & institutionalization of committee in community is viewed most essential constituent to…
Read moreNovember 6, 2015: Finally after a long long long wait, the Black-necked Cranes arrived in Gangteng-Phobji valley in Wangduephodrang, its largest non-breeding habitat in Bhutan.…
Read moreHaving access to sanitation is a basic human right, yet almost a third of the world’s population suffer on a daily basis from a…
Read moreThe 3rd quarterly meeting of the steering committee for the community-based sustainable tourism (CBST) project in Haa was held on 19th October 2015 at RSPN in…
Read moreThe 2nd working group meeting of the local stakeholders for the community-based sustainable tourism (CBST) project in Haa was held on 15th October 2015 at the…
Read moreTo commemoreate the Global Hand Washing Day, a Mass Handwashing Station was installed and handed over to YMSS on 15th October, 2015. The station will…
Read moreGlobal Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an…
Read moreCrane Boy is the 7th picture book by award winning author & educator Diana Cohn (www.dreamcarver.org) and is being illustrated by award winning author/illustrator/educator Youme…
Read moreThese include 11 plants, and a fish, a bird, a snake, and a moth each Conservation: Fifteen new species of plants and animals were discovered in…
Read moreThimphu, Bhutan – A sneezing monkey, a walking fish and a jewel-like snake are just some of a biological treasure trove of over 200 new…
Read moreMenstruation is inarguably a natural part of a woman’s health cycle. But, for those who live in underserved areas, it is their most dreaded…
Read moreMenstruation is inarguably a natural part of a woman’s health cycle. But, for those who live in underserved areas, it is their most dreaded…
Read moreThe Basochhu waterfall in Wangduephodrang is one of the highest waterfalls in Bhutan. Unfortunately, due to hydropower schemes the waterfall is visible for most…
Read morehe GPP Bhutan invites feedback and comments from government agencies, civil society, academia and individuals on the document entitled “Towards Green Public Procurement (GPP)…
Read moreOn September 3, 2015 at the Ariya Hotel in Thimpu, delegates from the public and private sector came together to learn about and discuss…
Read moreThe main objectives of the rapid classification of Buli watershed are: 1. to rapidly assess the watershed and the wetlands within the watershed, so…
Read moreI. Introduction The mission of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) workshop, as part of Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Programme (RSAHP), is to improve the health…
Read moreThe boardwalk of Gangtey Nature Trail located between the Chorten and Khewang Lhakhang has been partially damaged by flash floods. Due to the recent…
Read more4th August 2015: The staff of RSPN participated in an ongoing project of an eco-friendly biking trail development from Kuensel Phodrang to Motithang on…
Read moreThe 2nd quarterly meeting of the steering committee for the community-based sustainable tourism (CBST) project in Haa was held on 29th July 2015 at…
Read more29 July 2015: On the International Tiger Day WWF Russia prepared a new gift for the tiger and for those who care for its future.…
Read moren collaboration with nature club members of Buli Middle Secondary School, RSPN Field Office at Buli in Zhemgang, came up with signage for Wetland conservation project…
Read moreThe community-based sustainable tourism (CBST) project has recently published the second edition of Explore Phobjikha, A Travel Guide and brochures on the CBST and…
Read moreThe monitoring of Community Development for Health (CDH) and Rural Sanitation and Hygiene Porgramme (RSAHP) Activities in two Geowgs of Phuntshopelri and Yoeseltse in…
Read moreA total of 39 pilot farmers and few non-pilot farmers from Wamrong and Kangpara in Trashigang participated in the refresher training on sustainable agriculture…
Read moreOn 22 June 2015, RSPN staff joined volunteers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, National Environment Commission and Community Based Scouting in preparation of…
Read moreHaa CBST working group members and Gewog Tshogpas visited Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) project sites in Phobjikha from 4th to 7th May 2015. The…
Read moreNo such thing as a free lunch. Invest in healthy soils The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June…
Read moreDr Joep Slaats, Head of Operations, Norlha – an international Non-Governmental Organisation based in Lausanne, Switzerland visited RSPN and project sites in Wamrong in…
Read moreRSPN’s field office in Zhemgang is now re-located to Buli, Nangkor Gewog. More than three hours drive from Zhemgang town at a distance of…
Read moreAn introductory meeting was organized to create awareness among local community and stakeholders in Buli on RSPN’s new project on Wetland Conservation and Sustainable…
Read moreJune 5, 2015: Coinciding with World Environment Day, Royal Society for Protection of Nature will be participating in an exhibition on solid waste management…
Read more“The Kingdom of Bhutan has inherited pristine ecosystems and natural resources. We must, as individuals, personally strive to preserve this endowment through our own sustainable…
Read more2 June, 2015: Coinciding with the Social Forestry Day, led by Executive Director, the staff of RSPN volunteered for beautification and cleaning up of…
Read moreThe project on Gender-inclusive Access to Clean and Renewable Energy in Bhutan was approved by Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 18 March 2011 with…
Read moreToday about 46% (BMIS 2010)1 of rural population in Bhutan do not have access to improved sanitation facilities despite having very impressive basic sanitation…
Read more2015 – Earth Day’s 45th anniversary – could be the most exciting year in environmental history. The year in which economic growth and sustainability…
Read moreA Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) Project Working Group in Haa Dzongkhag was formed on 14th April 2015. The working group comprises representatives from the…
Read moreA half-day presentation of Baseline Survey Report on WASH components of two Gewogs of Phuntshopelri and Yoeseltse in Samtse District was organized by RSPN…
Read moreThe Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF), Japan, will be supporting a yearlong project for RSPN entitled “Environmental Education and conservation of critically endangered White-bellied Heron…
Read moreRSPN, in coordination with the Haa Dzongkhag Administration, organized familiarization tour for the Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) project steering committee members to Haa from…
Read moreA steering committee was formed for the Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) project in Haa on 9th March 2015 at RSPN Conference Hall in Thimphu. The…
Read moreITANAGAR, Feb 12: Experts have called for collaboration between India and Bhutan for Black-necked Crane Conservation. In order to discuss the current status and conservation…
Read moreThe Burmese shrike adds itself to a now 693-strong Bhutanese family of feathered friends. UWICE: Bhutan is rich by one more species of bird, the Burmese…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature formally welcomes Dr. Kinley Tenzin as the new Executive Director. The formal handing-taking ceremony was conducted today…
Read moreIt is spring again and local people in Phobjikha are busy with their farm works. People have waited for the snow for long. They…
Read more22nd February 2015. On 22nd February we woke up at 0430 hours and went to the bird hide after walking for 35 minutes. It was pitch…
Read moreOn 16th February at 0400 hours, on the eve of Lunar new year, two young local boys aged between 10 to 12 came rushing…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature signs a Minutes of Meeting with Japan Environmental Education Forum (JEEF) to start a three year project…
Read moreThe Board of Directors and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature wish our Donors, Supporters, Partners, Members and well-wishers a Happy New…
Read moreRSPN has entered into a 1.5 years agreement with UNDP, GEF, Small Grants Programme to implement a wetland conservation project in Buli under Nangkor…
Read moreThe stakeholder’s inception workshop on WASH project in Samtse was held from 4th to 5th December, 2014 in the Regional Revenue and Customs Office’s…
Read moreCoinciding with the birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the 16thAnnual Black-necked Crane festival was organized in the…
Read moreThe Board of Directors, Members and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature join Nation in Commemorating 59th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty…
Read more31 October 2014: Around five Black-necked cranes have arrived in Phobjikha at around 1:00PM BST today. The other major winter habitat in Bumdeling in Trashi…
Read moreZhemgang RSPN Field Office in collaboration with the Bjoka Block RNR Extension Forest Office and Bjoka Bamboo Craft Cooperative Group organized a three-day training on…
Read moreGovernments meet in Republic of Korea to assess progress in implementing global Strategic Plan for Biodiversity “Pyeongchang Road Map” expected to include further steps…
Read moreThe inception meeting with Public Health and Engineering Division (PHED), Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health was organized by RSPN on 30th September,…
Read moreKhotokha valley, located at the North of Wangduephodrang District and at an altitude of 2500 masl, is one of the important winter habitats of…
Read moreA pictorial field guidebook on “Butterflies in and around Phobjikha Valley” was published under the Conmmunity-based Sustainable Tourism Project. The booklet contains 80 species…
Read moreZhemgang Field Office in collaboration with the Ngangla Gewog (block) RNR Extension Agriculture Office and Panbang Organic Vegetable Group organized six-days training on Vegetable…
Read moreDespite stern legislation and public awareness program in place to curb forest fires, it is one of the major environmental problems in Bhutan causing…
Read moreJune 30, 2014, A comprehensive research presentation on various environmental subjects were presented by JKERF grant recipients comprising undergrad students from College of Natural…
Read moreWith an objective to understand the state and dynamics of ecosystems and their linkages to human wellbeing and mainstream the knowledge into planning and…
Read moreRural Electrification in the Blocks of Zhemgang District is 90 percent complete, and stringing of power-cable lines and construction of power sub-stations for rest…
Read moreThe World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June every year. The theme of this year's WDCD is ecosystem-based adaptation. With the slogan ‘Land Belongs…
Read more"Raise Your Voice, Not the Sea Level” World Environment Day 2014 falls during the International Year of Small Island Developing States, declared by the…
Read moreA total of 39 selected farmers from Lumang and Kangpara Gewog embarked on a study tour to Tsirang Dzongkhag from 22-28th April 2014. The…
Read moreAs a part of the CBST promotion package, a new website with domain name www.communitytourism.bt has been launched. The website provides information about the local tourism services,…
Read more16 April, 2014- Coinciding with the Second Regional Consultation Workshop on Kanchenjunga Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative, a research report titled, ‘An Integrated Assessment…
Read moreWater is the foundation of life. And still today, all around the world, far too many people spend their entire day searching for it.…
Read moreA day long White-bellied Heron (WBH) conservation meeting with the stakeholders was organized on 8 April, 2014 in Mendhagang Geog Centre, Punakha.
Read moreA manual for Homestay operators in Phobjikha was published under the Conmmunity-based Sustainable Tourism Project. The booklet will be a reference guide to any…
Read moreThe kick-off meeting with the stakeholders for Green Public Procurement in Bhutan was held on 31 March 2014 in the conference hall of the…
Read moreTashitse Higher Secondary School at Wamrong, Tashigang celebrated the 2014 World Water Day (WWD) on 22nd March. The school’s main objective for the celebrating…
Read moreWhile the world observed the Earth Hour on 29th March 2014, several RSPN members trekked the Lungchutse Hiking Trail (3.5 Kms) which is about…
Read moreEnvironmental Conservation is the responsibility of all people, from all walks of life. As a part of imparting knowledge about the importance of environmental…
Read moreZhemgang Field Office in collaboration with the Bjoka Block RNR Extension Forest Office and Bjoka Bamboo Craft Cooperative Group organized three-day training on Technical…
Read moreOn 22nd March the world will celebrate the World Water Day (WWD). The theme for this year’s WWD is “Water and Energy”. This year’s…
Read moreJust as the locals started sowing potatoes for the year, the last group of Black-necked Cranes consisting of two adults and a juvenile, left…
Read moreIn a rare sighting in Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, a Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus) was spotted near Singye Dzong at a record altitude of…
Read moreThe presence of two adult White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis) in Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarpang was confirmed by a team of RSPN and Phibsoo Wildlife…
Read moreThe three-day training on Book-keeping and Silviculture Options to the Community Forest Management Group (CFMG) Members of lower Zhemgang was organized by Zhemgang Field…
Read more25 January, 2014: 37 Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis) were counted at Khayber (Rinchengang), Bayling (Below the Pear Tree, Lithongshing), Trashiyangtse . Between 08.18 am…
Read moreThe management team of the new Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) Group of Phobjikha was given a 5 days training on basic office management from…
Read moreRSPN and the Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) Group of Phobjikha organized a familiarization trip for Bhutanese tour operators to experience the CBST services and…
Read moreThe stream-and-river-cleaning component of the project is all set to take off Environment: The cleaning of streams and rivers in the country under the Clean…
Read moreA meeting with tour operators to promote Phobjikha Community-based Sustainable Tourism (CBST) was conducted on 22nd January 2014 at the RSPN JKERC Auditorium in…
Read moreWith the completion of winter migration, the total number of Black –necked Cranes sighted in the country across all the habitats are monitored as…
Read moreThe report on Study of climate change impact on Wetland ecosystem Phobjikha, West Central Bhutan by RSPN has now been published. The study was conducted by…
Read moreRSPN received fund from Norlha, a Swiss based non-profit NGO, to pilot sustainable and organic agriculture in Wamrong and Thrimshing in Tashigang District. The…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature is pleased to inform that the annual Black-necked Crane (BNC) count for Bhutan (in all BNC habitat)…
Read moreA half day membership activity of cleaning the roadsides to Buddha Point was organized in collaboration with Kuensel Phodrang Park Management under Nature Recreation…
Read moreA three day conference titled “ South Asian Parliamentarians and Policymaker’s at Work: Putting Climate Adaptation, Food Security, Population Dynamics Back in the Agenda”…
Read moreTwo adult Black-necked cranes were spotted in Minjay Geog in Lhuntse on December 9, 2013.
Read moreThe 15th Annual Black-necked Crane festival was celebrated in the courtyard of the magnificent Gangtey Gonpa, in Phobjikha on 11thNovember 2013 coinciding with the 56th Birth…
Read morePicture courtesy: IISD The 2013 Climate Change Conference is held in Warsaw, Poland, from 11 November and will continue until 22 November. This Conference…
Read more22 October 2013 – At around 2PM BST today, two adult black-necked cranes arrived in Phobjikha, one of the wintering habitats in Bhutan. Last…
Read moreBiking tourism is another CBST product available in Phobjikha. With support from the Austrian Coordination Office (ACO) and the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators…
Read moreA five day national youth forum on “Empowering youth for climate change research in Bhutan” was conducted from 1st – 5th October 2013. Students…
Read moreA half day Knowledge Sharing Workshop on Gender Review of National Energy Policies and Programmes in Bhutan was organized by RSPN on 1st October,…
Read moreOn launching the Jigme Khesar Environmental Research Fund (JKERF) in August 2013 by Her Majesty Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, Queen of Bhutan, the Royal…
Read moreEvery living being instinctively develops a defense mechanism to prevent themselves from the predators. Cranes in general prefer shallow water bodies for roosting. Movements…
Read moreOfficials of the Forest Protection and Surveillance Unit seized a tiger skin and bones from two Indian men in Gelegphu on September 20. It…
Read moreHer Majesty Gyaltsuen with Chairman, Board of Directors and Staff of RSPN August 5, 2013, Thimphu - Coinciding with the visit of Her Majesty…
Read moreA training was conducted from 12th to 19th May 2013 and the 2nd phase focusing on the refresher training was conducted from 7th to…
Read moreA total of 9 local guides were trained in Phobjikha from 4th to 9th and 21st to 24 May 2013 under the community-based sustainable…
Read moreA two-day membership program was organized by the Royal Society for Protection of Nature to mark the International Day of Biodiversity celebrated worldwide on…
Read moreThe Board of Directors, Members and Staff of RSPN offer our sincere prayers for Long Life and Happiness for Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, the…
Read moreThe United Nations has proclaimed 22nd May as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created…
Read more<< Golden cat, marbled cat, leopard cat, clouded leopard, common leopard and tiger were caught on 60 camera traps The Royal Manas National Park…
Read moreWorld Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the…
Read moreIt took a GPS tagged crane two hours to reach Kangmar County in Tibet from Phobjikha (Image: UWICE) Around 2pm on February 27, Ugyen…
Read moreWorld Wetlands Day was observed on 2 February 2013 in Thimphu by a small group of individuals who are registered members of Royal Society…
Read moreThe RSPN camping held from 6th to 12th January, 2013 at Wolathang under Punakha Dzongkhag was geared much intensely at sensitizing the youth of…
Read moreKhotokha and Bumdeling wetlands are listed as Wetlands of International Importance. The two wetlands were designated as Wetlands of International Importance by RAMSAR Secretariat…
Read moreAn International Wetland Symposium (IWS): Safeguarding Wetlands; Securing Future was held in the beautiful city of Pokhara, Nepal, between 7- 10 November 2012. It…
Read moreAs the community of Phobjikha valley sheltered themselves in the confines of their warm houses escaping the cold morning and windy afternoon, the majestic…
Read more30th October 2012- Two adult Black-necked cranes arrived in Bumdeling, Trashiyangtse this afternoon at around 1 pm (BST). According to Ap Phurba Wangdi, RSPN’s focal…
Read more27 October, 2012: The first group of Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis) arrived today in Phobjikha. At around 12:30PM BST, a group of 3 cranes…
Read more24 October, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN).
Read moreUnderstanding status and conserving their habitats. 5 October 2012 - The Second Annual Black-necked Crane (BNC) Stakeholder’s Coordination Workshop was held in Thimphu with…
Read moreOn 3rd October 2012, a single story Forest Outpost cum Residence was inaugurated in Ramaychen in Phobj Gewog (Phobjikha), Wangduephodrang. The outpost was constructed…
Read morePursuant to decision X/46, the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) is being held in Hyderabad, India, from 8th…
Read moreOctober 4, 2012 - The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognized RSPN as an official repository for its documents and publications in…
Read moreOver 450 students and teachers from three schools namely, Bayta Community Primary School, Phobjikha Middle Secondary School and Ramachen Community Primary School attended a…
Read moreThe IUCN World Conservation Congress, the world’s largest and most important conservation event, begins today on Jeju Island, South Korea. More than 8,000 people…
Read moreUnder the Joint Support Programme (JSP- UNDP,UNEP and DANIDA), funded through Gross National Happiness Commission (GNHC), RSPN initiated a project entitled “Pilot Initiatives to…
Read moreUnder the Joint Support Programme (JSP- UNDP,UNEP and DANIDA), funded through Gross National Happiness Commission, RSPN conducted an assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability for…
Read moreLearning how to manage their local environment About twenty three monks and five nuns from 21 monastic schools and institutions from across the country…
Read moreA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Embassy of Finland, New Delhi and Royal Society for Protection of Nature on 9th July 2012…
Read moreThe Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF), Japan, will be supporting a project for RSPN starting this year. The project entitle “Enhancement of Black-necked Crane…
Read moreOn 7 June 2012, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature handed over Nu. 200,000.00 as a seed money to the Passangphu Human Wildlife…
Read moreJune 19, 2012 - The Royal Society for Protection of Nature is pleased to announce that the ERC Library and national RSPN members now…
Read moreOn 5th June, while the Thimphu citizens were walking to their work places observing the World Environment Day, a group of students of Phobjikha…
Read moreJune 6, 2012 - Coinciding with the World Environment Day on June 5, 2012, Bhutan Ecological Society commemorated the day recognizing the individuals who…
Read moreJune 6, 2012 - Coinciding with the World Envrionment Day on June 5, Bhutan observed the first Pedestrians' Day throughout the country in the…
Read moreRSPN initiating cleaning campaign commemorating its 25th Anniversary Every year 5th June is celebrated throughout the world as the World Environment Day. World Environment…
Read moreAs RSPN is celebrating its 25 years of service in Environmental conservation this year, we are gearing up for events to commemorate this special…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature in collaboration with Dratshang Lhensthok is developing an environmental education handbook for monastic schools and institutions. The…
Read moreWith the waste prevention and management regulation 2012 coming into force yesterday, people littering or dumping waste in the wrong places, or urinating or…
Read moreThe training on “Basic Book-keeping and Accounting” to the Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Management Committee Members of Passangphu and Maduwa was conducted from 6 to…
Read moreIn the afternoon of 8th April (Sunday), fire razed the pine forest above the Yangchenphug HSS. The firefighters stopped battling the fire around 6:30…
Read more1987-2012: Celebrating 25 years of Service for the Environment By end of 2012, RSPN will complete 25 years of service in conservation of environment…
Read moreThe Second Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation forum is being held in the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok, Thailand from 12-13 March 2012.…
Read moreThe Board of Directors, Members and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature join the Nation in commemorating 32nd Birth Anniversary of His…
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Read moreFebruary 16, 2012 - MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions, Press Releases (Chicago, IL) —Their missions are diverse – from protecting ecosystems to…
Read moreThe final Annual nation-wide Black-necked Crane (BNC) count for 2011-2012 was conducted at 0600 am on the 16th of January 2012. The count was…
Read morePhobjikha, Bhutan – World Wetlands Day was observed on 2 February 2012 in Phobjikha-the largest wetland in Bhutan. The day marks the adoption of…
Read moreOn 16th January 2012 a simultaneous count of the Black-necked Crane was carried out throughout the winter habitats in Bhutan with support from the…
Read moreABSTRACT The White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis) is Critically Endangered species of herons that occur in Bhutan’s river system. Habitat degradation and increased disturbance by…
Read more2011 was a banner year for research on the critically endangered White-bellied heron (Ardea insignis). The year saw two important studies on the White-bellied…
Read moreJanuary 18, 2011 - The 8th Session of the National Assembly of Bhutan ratified the Ramsar Convention today after 1 hour 30 minutes discussion.…
Read more09 January 2012: Khabertse, Letogshing -More than 45 black-necked Cranes were seen feeding in wetland paddy field in the morning of 09.01.2012 at lower…
Read more12 January 2012 - The Royal Government of Bhutan has announced its decision to become a Member of IUCN. The Ministry of Agriculture and…
Read moreOn 10th January, 2012 during the 8th Parliament session of Bhutan, the government formally ratified Bhutan’s profile entry in the Ramsar Convention, a high…
Read moreThe Board of Directorrs, Members and Staff of RSPN wish you the best of the Season's Greetings! Thank you Donors, Partners, Supporters and all…
Read moreThe 13th Black-necked Crane festival came to an end with a melancholic feeling yet a satisfied day. The festival marked the end of all…
Read moreDecember 16, 2011 – Pho Chhu, Punakha: Early today, three Black-necked Cranes were sighted at Tsekhathang in Pho Chhu, Punakha. According to RSPN’s Asstt.…
Read moreTwelve participants representing various sectors (Tourism Council of Bhutan, Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators, Nature Recreation and Ecotourism Division, Guide Association of Bhutan, Local…
Read more15 December 2011 - Mr, Tseten Dorji, the field officer of RSPN based in Kangpara, Trashigang received reports of sighting of lone black-necked crane…
Read more13 December 2011 – Two black-necked cranes have been spotted in Kichu, Paro today at around 3:30pm. It was reported by Mr. Hishey Tshering,…
Read more8 December 2011 - Durban, South Africa – It was the busiest Fossil ceremony yet at COP17. New Zealand took third for opposing the Kyoto…
Read more7 December 2011 - “The United States of America and the European Union win the 2nd place Fossil. The US-EU supported the deletion of…
Read more6 December 2011 - Durban, South Africa – Canada wins a first place Fossil of the Day Award. Canada’s position has been clear when…
Read moreDecember 3, 2011- Durban, South Africa – Turkey earned the First Place Fossil of the Day today for trying to acquire funding and technology…
Read more2 Deceomber 2011- Durban, South Africa – Brazil earned its first (and First Place) Fossil in Durban for suggesting that its potential forest law…
Read moreClimate Action Network’s 700+ member organisations regularly judge ‘Fossil of The Day’ awards, giving them to countries who have performed badly in the climate…
Read more28 November 2011 - The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 7th…
Read moreTwo banded cranes are back in the Phobjikha valley. In the winter of 2010-2011, RSPN in collaboration with the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation…
Read more16 November 2011: News in pictures: The opening of Stakeholder Consultations – ‘Sustainability in Living Himalayas in South Asia’ took place today at Nazhoen…
Read moreLately the people of Chuzagang gewog in Gelephu are witnessing the arrival of black-necked cranes in Dawathang and upper-Karbithang (Danabari) villages. Three cranes had…
Read more7 November 2011 - The first group of black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis) arrived today in Phobjikha. At around 10.AM BST, a group of 4…
Read moreIt is truly said that “Life imitates Art”. With a couple of weeks remaining for the 13th Black-necked Crane festival, the local community of…
Read moreWith less than a month remaining for the Black-necked Cranes to fly into the valley, preparation of a proper roosting area has been carried…
Read moreDasho Dzongrab and Representative from JICA inaugurate the community waste management in PhobjikhaThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) as conservation and development…
Read moreForest laws and policies in Rwanda, The Gambia and the US beat out 17 other nominees to win 2011 Future Policy AwardNew York, 21…
Read moreBumitsawa, Pho Chu, Punakha It was hatched in captive breeding on May 7th, 201117th September 2011. At 7.58 am, a White-bellied heron weighing 5.6…
Read moreMembers participated and visited the site 16th and 18th August 2011 - About 30 people representing various agencies (Government and non-government) such as Nature…
Read moreJigme Tshering, RSPN’s Project Officer based in Phobjikha attended a month long training in Germany The team with the 36th CraneCranes have been fascinating…
Read more7th August 2011, BNCIC, Phobjikha - About 23 individuals (Aman Kora Resort employees, Phobjikha) volunteered to clean the campus of the Black-necked Crane Information…
Read moreDasho Sangay Thinley officially launched the book29 July 2011, Thimphu: RSPN’s Chairman, Dasho Sangay Thinley (Rtd.) officially launched the book titled “The Critically Endangered…
Read moreNew Delhi, India: Underscoring the urgent need for a strong regional collaboration to ensure food security in the face of climate change, delegates from…
Read moreTop candidates found in Bhutan, The Gambia, Nepal, Rwanda, Switzerland and the USA New York / Montreal / Hamburg / Rome, 5 July 2011…
Read moreBhutan’s forestry policy has been short-listed, with six others, for the Future Policy Award, which celebrates the most inspiring, innovative and influential forest policies…
Read moreWhite-bellied Heron chick in its flight pen house. Picture taken on July 2, 2011 when it was 52 days old. Juy 7, 2011 –…
Read moreDonald J. Sterner and Debra Keiko Marlow of the San Diego Zoo Safari ParkJuly 7, 2011 - For more than 30 years, Donald J.…
Read moreUntitled document 37-days old White-bellied heron chick, hatched in captive. It weighed 1.9 kilograms. June 13, 2011 – It is now permanently moved into…
Read moreThe World Environment Day (WED) 2011 was successfully celebrated in Paro among the dignitaries from the UN, Environmental organizations, Dzongkhag officials, teachers, students and…
Read moreThe first ever systematic land cover assessment in the country was done in 1995 by the Land Use & Planning Project (LUPP) of the…
Read moreWith the key objectives of bringing together people working in the wintering habitats of the Black Necked Cranes in Bhutan and other relevant stakeholders…
Read moreMay 26, 2011 - The first steering committee meeting for the Community-Based Sustainable Project in Phobjikha was held on 18th May 2011 at the…
Read moreAlternatives to mitigate Human Wildlife Conflict Traditional watchtower to guard the crops Consultative meetings with the stakeholders and communities of Passangphu and Madhuwa Tshowogs…
Read more12-day old White-bellied heron chick (Photo: RSPN) Update 19 May 2011 - The first White-belleid heron hatched in captive on May 2011 is 13-days…
Read moreFour-day old White-bellied heron chick, weighed 59.7 grams (Photo: RSPN) May 11, 2011 - The White-bellied heron is a critically endangered species as per…
Read more27 April 2011: From feeding the Black Necked Cranes to fighting for its survival, Mr. Phurba Wangdi, a 65 year old local Bumdeling resident…
Read moreSixty-five-year-old Phurba Wangdi has spent more than half his life conserving the endangered black-necked cranes when they migrate to Bumdeling valley in Trashiyangtse every…
Read moreThis year’s Earth Day theme is Billion Acts of Green®. The purpose of this theme is to mobilize one billion acts of environmental service…
Read moreL-R: Jonathan Pershing, US; Andre Odenbreit, Brazil, for the G-77/China; UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres; Co-Chair Maas Goote, the Netherlands; Co-Chair Richard Muyungi, Tanzania;…
Read moreWater is essential for very being (Photo: T. Lhamtshok, RSPN) World Water Day is commemorated anually on 22 March. With various themes for the…
Read moreThimphu: 15 March 2011- RSPN today offered prayers and one thousand butter lamps for the victims of recent Japan's earthquake and tsunami. The Resident Representative…
Read moreWins award for outstanding contribution to the protection of the global environment Kyoto Hall Of Fame 24 February, 2011 - The Fourth Druk Gyalpo has…
Read moreThe Board of Directors, Members and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature join the Nation in commemorating 31st Birth Anniversary of His…
Read moreWith an objective to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water resources in the mountain ecosystem, three-day workshop (February 9-11) was held at…
Read more{slide=Click here to view Losar Card|green|closed} {/slides} The Board of Directors, Members and Staff of Royal Society for Protection of Nature wish you Happiness…
Read moreJanuary 31, 2011 - Villagers of the little Phobjikha valley have been setting examples for quite some time. The small community in the glacial…
Read moreFriday, January 21, 2011 - Pamela King, E&E reporter An environmental group in Bhutan is among the recipients of the 2010 Award for Creative…
Read moreRSPN’s Environmental Education and Advocacy Program Coordinator, Ugyen Lhendup, is one of eight Bhutanese teachers participating in a unique educational exchange program based in…
Read moreRSPN joins eleven other organizations in receiving the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions (MACEI) The Royal Society for Protection of Nature…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of nature (RSPN) conservation efforts was rewarded when they were recognised as a creative and effective institute by MacArthur…
Read moreRoyal Society for Protection of Nature 20 January, 2011 – The royal society for protection of nature (RSPN) conservation efforts was rewarded when they…
Read more“Continuing its tradition of encouraging creativity and building effective institutions to help address some of the world’s most challenging problems, the John D. and…
Read morePRESS RELEASE The Royal Society for Protection of Nature Receives the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions (MACEI) Thimphu, Wednesday January 19, 2010…
Read moreOriginal news title: Shelved (for now, at least) Power Project 3 January, 2011 - The 20 MW Begana power project in Thimphu, which the…
Read morePhobjikha 27th December 2010- During the last few years in Phobjikha, there has been several incidence of crane injury due to attack by predators…
Read moreRSPN has been striving hard to impart environmental education among the Bhutanese youth and raise environmental awareness of the citizen for promoting positive attitudes…
Read moreWishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011. May you have Happiness and Wellbeing for the year ahead. Season’s greetings!
Read moreA big nature’s treat for small locality: Coming of Black-Necked Cranes The melodious calls of the black-necked cranes are unique and carry strong message…
Read moreOver a period of two long weeks of climate negotiation under the UNFCCC, COP 16 in Cancun under the able sovereign leadership of the…
Read moreFour birds have been spotted in the relatively warmers climes of Gelephu Really Warmer Climes: Either they’re lost or searching out new stamping grounds…
Read moreBhutan serving as the Chair for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) made an intervention in the COP plenary on November 29,…
Read moreOpening ceremony of COP16 in Cancun, Mexico (Photo: ENB) The sixteenth UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun opened on Monday, 29 November 2010 with…
Read moreBlack-necked cranes in Gelephu (Photo: Tshewang Norbu, RSPN) For the first time in the known history of RSPN, a family of Black-necked cranes, (2…
Read moreDate: 11th November 2010 Venue: Gangtey Goenpa Organized by: Phobjikha Environment Management Committee (PEMC) 09:30 A.M. Arrival of guests 09:45 A.M. Reception of Chief…
Read more2 November 2010 - The first group of black-necked cranes, comprising two adults and two juveniles arrived in Phobjikha today at around 1:25 PM.
Read moreWith the additional approval of five more Community Forests (CFs), a total of seven CFs have been established and handed over to the community…
Read more4 October 2010 - The United Nations Climate ChangeConference in Tianjin started this morning with the opening remarks by His ExcellencyMr. Huang Xingguo, Mayor…
Read more{gallery}CSO-certificate{/gallery} Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the picture. 1 October 2010 – The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is now registered…
Read moreANNOUNCEMENT: Clean Bhutan Day was initiated in 2008 prior to Coronation and Centenary Celebrations with theapproval of the Royal Government. This year, Clean Bhutan…
Read more7 September, Mexico City - The Southern Civil Society's representatives are currently attending a four-day preparatory meeting for pre-COP16 in Mexico City from 7th…
Read more24 August 2010 - Over50 participants including Parliamentarians, representatives from variousministries, academia, civil society organizations, practitioners, youth, andmedia attended a two day workshop on…
Read moreHer Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, the Royal Patron of newly launched Bhutan Ecological Society awarded the Jigme Singye Wangchuck Outstanding Environmental Stewardship…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with the Clean Bhutan Steering Committee members launched the Non plastic shopping bags with…
Read moreThe RSPN field office in Wamrong carried out Tshognopa Lake Protection under Community Base Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) project with community participation to address…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature in collaboration with Sarpang Dzongkhag Administration observed the World Environment Day 2010 on 5th June 2010 with a…
Read more7 June 2010 - Coinciding with the World Environment Day 2010, the Executive Director of RSPN handed over two projects to the beneficiaries under…
Read moreJune 6 2010 - As a commitment to this year’s World Environment Day celebration the Phobjikha Primary School, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang adopted the Nake Chhu…
Read more3 May 2010 - The fifth regional research workshop on "Globalization of Governance: Implications for Management of Water in South Asia" opened today at…
Read more25 April 2010 - The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) launched an educational manual titled, "Manual on Climate Change and Health" on…
Read more17 April 2010 - As the long awaited grid electrification started in Phobjikha, RSPN and its stakeholders organized a mass awareness program for the…
Read moreRSPN’s Annual Retreat for 2010 was held in Paro from 10th to 14th March 2010. While we prepare a report on it, please browse…
Read moreFrom 4th-7th February 2010, RSPN in coordination with Trashigang Forestry Sector trained executive members of community forest under Kangpara and Thrimshing geogs at Lamyoung…
Read moreParticipants of the Workshop The Royal Society for Protection of Nature in collaboration with Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) organized two days civil…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature has identified one of the elusive predators of the Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollos) as the common leopard…
Read moreOver 192 countries and 125 heads of the state participated in the Fifteenth Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Framework Convention…
Read moreThe Board of Trustees, Members and Staff of RSPN would like to wish you Happiness and Wellbeing. Happy New Year 2010!
Read moreOn 17th December 2009, the communities, schools, government sectors and the hotels of Phobjikha valley celebrated the national day with a mass cleanup campaign…
Read moreANNOUNCEMENT: RSPN is pleased to share daily updated news and events on 15th UN Climate Change Conference which is underway in Copenhagen in Denmark.…
Read moreCrane named "Gangtep" Picture: Jigme Tshering, RSPN December 8 2009 - The crane named Gangtep returns to Phobjikha from its summer habitat on 13th…
Read moreANNOUNCEMENT December 3 2009 – The 5th South Asia Research Workshop with the theme, "Globalization of governance: implications for water management in South Asia"…
Read moreNovember 26 2009 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Executive Director, Royal Society for Protection of Nature and the Executive…
Read moreDuring the 11th annual Black-necked Crane festival this year in Phobjikha, RSPN launched the book "Explore Phobjikha". The ecotourism travel book for Phobjikha developed…
Read moreWith the arrival of cranes, the people of Phobjikha once again celebrated the 11th annual Black-necked Crane festival on 12th November 2009. Apart from…
Read moreNovember 4, 2009 – While we compile reports on Clean Bhutan Day 2009 from various parts of the country, we are pleased to share…
Read moreANNOUNCEMENT What did you do on Clean Bhutan Day 2009? Be proud to report your achievements by clicking the flashing button now!
Read moreBlack-necked Crane (file photo) 29 october 2009 - The first group of black-necked crane, comprising two adults and a juvenile arrived in Phobjikha today…
Read moreANNOUNCEMENT October 29, 2009 - Clean Bhutan Day was initiated in 2008 prior to Coronation and Centenary Celebrations with the approval from the Royal…
Read more26 October 2009 – The Royal Society for Protection of Nature , in collaboration with Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) and National Environment…
Read moreThe Royal Society for Protection of Nature in collaboration with Climate Action Network South Asia organised one-day sensitisation workshop on Climate Change involving various…
Read moreANNOUNCEMENT Date: 12th November 2009 Venue: Gangtey Goenpa Organized by: Phobjikha Environment Management Committee (PEMC) 09:00A.M. Arrival of guests 09:30 A.M. Reception of Chief…
Read moreThe burgeoning garbage problem needs both immediate and long term solutions 29 September, 2009 - In an effort to curb the mounting garbage problem and…
Read moreAs a part of the community-based natural resource management, RSPN has supported community forests in Moshi under Lumang Geog (block), Wamrong, Trashigang. On 15…
Read more16 september 2009 - The Ozone Day was observed in the morning of 16th September 2009 in the swimming pool complex in Thimphu, Bhutan.…
Read more5 November, 2007 NEWS The first group of black-necked crane comprising a family of four arrived at their winter habitat, Phobjikha in Wangdi Phodrang…
Read moreWe would like to inform all agencies and individuals that the RSPN's old e-mail address @rspn-bhutan.org will no more be valid as it is…
Read moreIf you want to be a member, please read terms of reference (TOR) . Only 30 members will be selected based on their commitment…
Read moreA three days familiarization trip on Community Based Sustainable Tourism in Phobjikha was organized on 7th – 9th September 2007.
Read moreDownload REGISTRATION FORM by right-clicking on the link and click "save target as" CLICK HERE to read details on Essay Contest CLICK HERE to…
Read moreThe secretariat of Bhutan Water partnership (BhWP) project has been relocated at RSPN office from National Environment Commission as per the directives issued by…
Read moreThe 2007 IUCN Red List Category has uplisted the status of the White-bellied Herons from endangered to critically endangered species on basis of new…
Read moreIn an effort to generate sense of responsibility and encourage waste management in Bhutan, students and lecturers from the nation’s premiere institute, Sherubtse College,…
Read moreThe students and lecturers of Sherubtse College are conducting a major cleaning campaign along the Trashigang – Thimphu highway from 1st to 9th July,…
Read moreThe 87th National Assembly of Bhutan passed the civil society organizations bill on Wednesday 20 June 2007. According to the Civil Society Organizations act,…
Read more“Desertificaton and Climate Change – One Global Challenge” June 17 is the annual date to mark the efforts that are being made to halt…
Read more5th June, 2007 – World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations…
Read more0930 hrs. Tuesday June 5, 2007 When the rest of Thimphu routinely trudged on to work with their lives at houses and offices, a…
Read moreThe RSPN membership program was instituted in the late eighties to provide support to its mission to inspire personal responsibility among the Bhutanese society…
Read moreInstructors from 13 Non Formal Centres (NFE) under the Wang Watershed Management Program (WWMP) attended a three day workshop which was intended to accustom…
Read moreIn June 2002, I had the privilege of visiting the United States on a lecture tour with Dr. George Archibald, Co-Founder of the International…
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