Forest Certification Gap Assessment Underway in Bhutan
August 24, 2026
A field-based gap assessment for forest certification is underway across key forest management and timber extraction sites, led by BES and the Forest Stewardship Council.
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From highland to valleys, we collaborate with communities, partners and government to build resilient futures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 24, 2026
A field-based gap assessment for forest certification is underway across key forest management and timber extraction sites, led by BES and the Forest Stewardship Council.
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Two solar-powered lift irrigation systems at Humpathang and Temakha in Punakha were inaugurated, advancing climate-resilient agriculture and renewable energy for farming communities.
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The Bhutan Ecological Society successfully convened its 8th Board Meeting and Board Retreat to review progress and guide the Society's future work.
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The Bhutan Ecological Society was honoured to welcome the Home Minister and share the Society's ongoing conservation, research, and community initiatives.
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BES celebrates the power of collective action and the people restoring landscapes, strengthening communities, and building resilience one tree at a time.
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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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BES pioneers solutions that conserve and enhance water systems, improve access, protect biodiversity, and help communities adapt to climate change.
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BES promotes renewable energy solutions that reduce emissions, improve energy security, and support resilient communities and sustainable development.
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