Working Across Bhutan

From highland to valleys, we collaborate with communities, partners and government to build resilient futures.

BLISS Bhutan JSWOESA Field Studies Bhutan

District coverage · CY 2025

80%

of Bhutan’s districts hosted a BES initiative in 2025 — 16 of 20, from Samtse in the west to Samdrup Jongkhar in the east.

Pick an initiative to isolate it on the map. Counts are districts reached.

Districts of Bhutan covered by our initiatives in 2025 A map of Bhutan's twenty districts. Each coloured dot marks one type of initiative running in that district. Paro Chhukha Ha Samtse Thimphu Tsirang Dagana Punakha Wangdue Phodrang Sarpang Trongsa Bumthang Zhemgang Trashigang Monggar Pemagatshel Lhuentse Samdrup Jongkhar Gasa Trashi Yangtse PARO CHHUKHA HA SAMTSE THIMPHU TSIRANG DAGANA PUNAKHA WANGDUE PHODRANG SARPANG TRONGSA BUMTHANG ZHEMGANG TRASHIGANG MONGGAR PEMAGATSHEL LHUENTSE SAMDRUP JONGKHAR GASA TRASHI YANGTSE Paro Paro Paro Paro Samtse Samtse Samtse Thimphu Thimphu Thimphu Tsirang Tsirang Dagana Punakha Punakha Wangdue Phodrang Wangdue Phodrang Sarpang Trongsa Bumthang Zhemgang Zhemgang Trashigang Trashigang Trashigang Monggar Monggar Pemagatshel Pemagatshel Lhuentse Samdrup Jongkhar Samdrup Jongkhar
Each dot marks one type of initiative running in that district during CY 2025. Districts in grey had no recorded activity.

DOING WHAT
MATTERS

Taking meaningful action today for a more sustainable tomorrow. It is about protecting our environment, empowering communities, and creating lasting impact through science, education, and collective responsibility. At BES, doing what matters is not just a vision it is a commitment to living in harmony with nature while building a resilient and prosperous future for Bhutan.

Education, Research,
& Advocacy

This program documents BES projects, develops learning opportunities, and shares research that turns environmental evidence into public understanding and better decisions.

It runs trainings and symposia, publishes a peer reviewed journal, supports the JSW OESA environmental stewardship award, and strengthens public environmental education across Bhutan.

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Impact Through
Sustainable Action

BES works across climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable food and water systems, landscape restoration, and conservation.

Research, education, and policy advocacy connect these efforts to build resilient communities and functional landscapes in Bhutan and beyond.

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Reports Shaping
Environmental Action

Explore the Society's annual reports, peer reviewed journal issues, and publications supporting evidence based conservation and sustainable development in Bhutan.

These resources track BES programs and progress over time, giving partners and the public a clear record of the Society's work.

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENT

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ON-GOING PROJECTS

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Restore 10,000 Hectares of Farm and Forest

Ongoing Initiative

Farm and forest restoration initiative

BES works with communities and partners to restore degraded forests and farmlands, expand native tree cover, strengthen livelihoods, and support climate resilience.

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Conserve and Enhance Access to Water

Ongoing Initiative

Water conservation and access initiative

BES pioneers solutions that conserve and enhance water systems, improve access, protect biodiversity, and help communities adapt to climate change.

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Promote and Scale Renewable Energy

Ongoing Initiative

Renewable energy initiative

BES promotes renewable energy solutions that reduce emissions, improve energy security, and support resilient communities and sustainable development.

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