Pilot Forest Certification in Bhutan Launched
The “Inception Workshop on Pilot Forest Certification in Bhutan” was successfully held from 25–27 May 2026 at Gangtey Palace, Paro, […]
The “Inception Workshop on Pilot Forest Certification in Bhutan” was successfully held from 25–27 May 2026 at Gangtey Palace, Paro, […]
Thimphu, Bhutan | 22 May 2026 An international workshop on “Risk Accounting and Community Resilience in Climate-Sensitive Agrarian Socioecologies of
Bhutan Ecological Society, under the project titled Women’s Empowerment through Renewable Energy-Powered Lift Irrigation Systems in Bhutan (WERELIS–Bhutan), in collaboration
The 2026 School for Field Studies (SFS) Spring Semester Program in Bhutan concluded yesterday (May 4, 2026) with an engaging,
Download Tender Time Extension Notice Bhutan Ecological Society informs that, with reference to the tender notice published on 25 December
The Fall 2025 semester of the SFS (School for Field Studies) Bhutan Program concluded on 9 December 2025 with the
The Jigme Singye Wangchuck Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award – an initiative of the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) under the leadership
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 28 November 2025 between the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Conservation
Launched today, Restore Bhutan – led by the Royal Government of Bhutan with Conservation International, the Bhutan Trust Fund for
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) and Gerab Nyed-yon Limited (GNY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 September 2025
The SFS–Bhutan Autumn Semester 2025 was formally launched this week under the collaborative initiative between Bhutan Ecological Society, College of
Thimphu, Bhutan | Friday 8 August, 2025 The Royal Government of Bhutan has confirmed a partnership with Conservation International, the
Venue: Thimphu Deluxe, Thimphu, Bhutan 04 & 05 August 2025 Organizers: Department of Energy, Royal Government of Bhutan, ICIMOD, Bhutan
On July 1st 2025, the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES), in collaboration with the Paro Forest Division, Department of Forests and
June 6, 2025 – The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) and the Sherubtse College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
BES is recipient of the GEF-SGP COMDEKS Phase 4 grant for our new project: “Empowering Highland Communities: Clean Energy for
From May 5th to 8th, 2025, the Bhutan Ecological Society, in collaboration with the Pluc.TV and Bhutan Trust Fund for
The Spring Semester of the School for Field Studies (SFS)-Bhutan Program concluded successfully on Thursday, May 8th. This three-and-a-half-month semester,
Bhutan Ecological Society in collaboration with the Nature Conservation Division, Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Energy and
The Bhutan Ecological Society in collaboration with the Nature Conservation Division, Department of Forests and Park Services is organizing a
A 7-day refresher course on Gyalsung Human Wildlife conflict Management for Instructors is underway at the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for
NOTICE INVITING EOI ON OUTSOURCING OF STREET SWEEPING AND DRAINS CLEANING SERVICES On behalf of the Thimphu Thromde, the Bhutan
In an initiative aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict and enhancing wildlife conservation, The Bhutan Ecological Society has deployed four AI-powered
The SFS Center for Climate & Sustainable Futures hosted a two-day research planning meeting from August 26-27, 2024 in Paro.
Consultation Workshop | Reviving Fallow Lands & Expanding Rural Biogas Units | 10+Million Trees by 2030 & 10,000 Biogas Units
The Bhutan Ecological Society is calling all private and state owned nurseries to register with us. If you’re interested in
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) is excited to announce an opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join
Bhutan Ecological Society, in collaboration with the Department of Forests and Park Services,Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources hosted a
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) is excited to announce an opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) in partnership with the Department of Water (DoW) isorganizing a 3 day workshop on “Bhutan
Due to the changes in BOQ, the submission date will be extended till 5th June, 2024. We would like to
Wangchhu in Thimphu has been getting dirty and not very nice for some time now. But now, a project has
The School for Field Studies (SFS) 2024 Spring Semester Program has Begun A three-month long Spring Semester Program on Himalayan
Call for manuscript BES Journal 2024 (Download Here) The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) would like to invite all interested national
Delegates from Bhutan to the Conference of the Parties (COP28) will host the Bhutan pavilion themed “Sustaining Carbon Neutrality,” as
Tashi Dhendup serves as the head of the Bhutan Tiger Center within the Nature ConservationDivision of the Department of Forests
Jigme Tenzin is the Technical Coordinator for the Hand-in-Hand Flagship Programme of FAO atthe Bhutan country office. He has a
Dechen Wangmo is the Head of Corporate Affairs at the Druk Green Power Corporation. Shehas over 22 years of experience
Palden Wangchuk Dorji has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the College of Natural Resources. He believes and recognizes
Chirag works as a senior analyst with Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) Limited. He is undertaking research and development in
Tshewang Wangchuk is the Executive Director of the Bhutan Foundation. He started out as an intern working with Bhutan’s first
Dr. Lindsay Skog is the Executive Director of the Karuna Foundation in Portland, Oregon, USA. Karuna Foundation supports visionary organizations
Saurav is Co-Founder and Designer of the Rural Futures innovation at the Balipara Foundation. Rural Futures integrates ecological gains with
Tenzin Khorlo, Chief Environment Officer of Water Resources Coordination Division, has over 20 years of experience in providing policy, regulatory,
Sonam Lhamo is the Principal Met/Hyd Office in Cryosphere Services Division at the NCHM.
Pema Wangchug is the Associate Director of the DRIVE (DHI Research and Innovation Venture Excellence) Division for Druk Holding and
Phuntsho Namgay is the Officiating Director of the Department of Innovation and Technology atDruk Holdings and Investments. He leads the
Tenzin is an agriculturalist who has worked in academia and agri-tech FDI groups. She has abachelor of science in Agriculture. Tenzin’s
Tshering has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture equipping her with a strong foundation in agri-related research and as an advocate
Damcho Rinzin is the Chief Tourism Officer in the Marketing and Promotion Division, Department of Tourism. He has a Bachelor
Dr. Norbu has extensive expertise in resource management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable natural resource management. He serves as the
Letro serves as a Deputy Chief Forestry Officer at the Nature Conservation Division under the Department of Forests and Park
Dr. Tempa is the leading tiger biologist in Bhutan. Tempa has a Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology, from the University of
Zeerie Chhodoen is an Associate Analyst under the Strategic Technology Planning Division of the Department of Innovation & Technology at
Dawa Chhoedron is the Chief Engineer of Power System Division, Department of Hydropower and Power Systems under the Royal Government
Lam Dorji completed his Master’s Degree in Engineering from University of New Brunswick, Canada and has about 27 years of
Sonam Pelgen is working as the Senior Planning Officer in the Policy and Planning Division of the Ministry of Agriculture
Pem works as an Assistant Environment Officer at the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Energy and Natural
Sonam is a Senior Environment Officer at the DGPC working on the assessment of environmental and social impacts as well
Dr. Karma Tenzin is the Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Professor and Head of the Center for Research in
Pema Tshoki started her career in the education sector working for the young people in the country. Her work was
Namgay works at the intersection of climate action, policy and diplomacy, and is passionate about how it must translate to
Dasho Paljor J. Dorji, fondly known as Dasho Benji, is a Bhutanese environmentalist, judge and diplomat. He established Bhutan’s first
Mr. Wangchuk Namgay is the Director of the Department of Program Coordination and ClimateChange (DPCCC) at the Royal Society for
Netra Sharma is currently working as UNDP Project Manager for the NAP Readiness Project (2019-2023). He has over 15 years
On July 6th, 2023, the Regional Bhutan Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum was held, organized by the Balipara Foundation in partnership
The College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa, Punakha, with funding support from the Bhutan Ecological Society is
The Bhutan Ecological Society, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, recently hosted a highly impactful and transformative capacity building
The Department of Environment and Climate Change under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources was supported by the Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of
“Sustainable Asset Valuation(SAVI) of the Million Trees Initiative, Bhutan,” was developed in collaboration with NBI Global Resource Centre. The report
People visiting Aja Ney in Monggar, a sacred pilgrimage site will now have a better experience. This is because the
On this Joyous occasion of the 67th birth anniversary of His Majesty the fourth, Bhutan Ecological Society is happy to
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) and the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research seeks nominations for the 6th Jigme
In an attempt to reduce wildlife trade demand, Bhutan Ecological Society launched a project called “Buddhist for Nature” yesterday at
The Bhutan Ecological Society organized a 3-day workshop on ‘Defining an Environmental Research Agenda for Bhutan’ from 10-12 August 2022.
On July 21, 2022, the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) presented the 6th Bhutan Lectures on Innovation, Science, and Society (BLISS)
Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS) under
Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) is investing about Nu 60 million (M) to construct a biogas plant in the upcoming new
(October 15th – 17th, 2021) The Bhutan Ecological Society in partnership with the United Nation’s Resident Coordinators Office (UNRCO), Tourism
The Bhutan Ecological Society successfully organized its 6th Annual Research Symposium on 9-11 November 2021. The objectives of the Symposium
29 October 2021: The four-day Climate Action Week ended today, wrapping up the five-segment Climate Series ‘Raising Climate Ambition: Voices
“A coffee/ suja table book titled “treasure trove: camera trap pictures of Bhutan’s wildlife” has been published. The book which
The Bhutan Ecological Society invites abstracts of research presentations for its 6 th Annual ResearchSymposium that will be held on
The Jigme Singye Wangchuck Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award honours individuals,groups and institutions from all backgrounds for a lifetime of contribution
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) is pleased to announce the call for nomination of individuals,groups and institutions from all backgrounds,
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) team met with the grant recipients of the Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Programme
Press Release 13 April 2021, Kabisa, Thimphu The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES), in partnership with the Bhutan Foundation, launched the
Dr. Joshua Goldberg from Bhutan Ecological Society provided a week-long training on R programming to 20 faculty members and graduate students
Bhutan Ecological Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Renewable Energy under Ministry of Economic Affairs on
To commemorate Global Tiger Day on 29th July, BES in collaboration with Global Tiger Center under the Ministry of Agriculture
Over 300 monks staying at the Paro Dratshang will now have access to hot water, thanks to the new solar