BES signs MoU with MoWHS
The Ministry of Works and Human Settlement and Bhutan Ecological Society have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish […]
Landscape, Enterprise, Agriculture & Forests
LEAF The Landscapes, Enterprise, Agriculture and Forests (LEAF) program aims to improve rural livelihoods while ensuring the integrity of our
Buildings, Energy, Architecture, & Materials
Energy and Sustainable Architecture is concerned with modern developmental trends. The team believes in advanced architectural designs ability to address
Science, Outreach, Advocacy & Research
The SOAR functions at the intersection of all departments. The primary interest of department is to educate and outreached society’s
Fruits For All in Paro
To mark Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen’s birth anniversary and the World Environment Day, BES launched the Paro chapter of our
Program Areas
Water & Climate Science
Water and climate are critical for all living beings. While there are major arise on understanding and exploring scientific evidence
BES signs MoU with Bhutan Olympic Committee
To commemorate Social Forestry Day, BES has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bhutan Olympic Committee to beautify sports
Press Release: SFS Spring Program started
2020 spring semester of the School for Field Studies (SFS)- Bhutan Program has been started from January 27 with 24
BES President meets with officials from the Balipara Foundation
The President of BES Dasho Paljor J Dorji and Executive Director Dr Nawang Norbu met with officials from the Balipara
Impact Story: small investment towards energy efficiency reaps substantial benefit
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) implemented the project “Climate Adaptation Through Energy Conservation: Merak Primary School” in 2017 with the
The documentary “Artifishal” screened in Thimphu
The Bhutan Ecological Society in collaboration with the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) and the financial support from
The School for Field Studies (SFS) 2019 Fall Semester Program Begins
A group of 23 undergraduate students from different universities/colleges of the United States of America (USA) are in Bhutan to
“Zero Waste Hour” Observed
The Bhutan Ecological Society observed 2nd “Zero Waste Hour” on 4th August 2019 by collecting garbage in and around the
“Fruits for all” Initiative Implemented in Wangdue
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) supported 26 schools and the Technical Training Institute, Samthang in Wangdue with about 506 saplings
A group of Program Advisers from various US universities visited Bhutan
A group of 14 student study abroad Program Advisers from the different university across the United States of America (USA)
Second BLISS Lecture Series Hosted in Thimphu
The Second Bhutan Lectures on Innovation, Science & Society (BLISS) Talks was hosted on 5th May 2019 in Thimphu. BLISS
A report on Enabling an Energy Efficient Built Environment in Bhutan is released
“The building sector alone in Bhutan accounted for almost 42% of domestic electricity consumption in 2014. However, globally, buildings and
“Fruits for all” Initiative Launched in Thimphu
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) has launched the project entitled ‘Fruits for all’ on 11th February 2019 at the Ecological
The School for Field Studies (SFS) Spring Semester Program Begun
A three-month Spring Semester Program on Himalayan Environment and Society in Transition begun from yesterday (January 28, 2019) with a
Labeling of Common Flora and Bird Species along Taktsang Trail
The project is an initiative of the Bhutan Ecological Society to disseminate information regarding the ages of a select few
Fifth Jigme Singye Wangchuck Outstanding Environmental Stewardship Award
Bhutan is increasingly regarded as a Champion of Environmental Protection. Under the farsighted leadership of His Majesty the Fourth King,
News & Announcements, Updates
First BLISS Lecture Series Launched In Thimphu
The Bhutan Lectures on Innovation, Science & Society (BLISS) is an initiative of the Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) to bridge
Fifth Annual Research Symposium and Environmental Fair
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) successfully hosted its 5th Annual Research Symposium on 2-3 December in Thimphu, Bhutan. The symposium
Climate Adaptation Through Energy Conservation: Merak Primary School
For the last one year, the Bhutan Ecological Society has been working on enhancing climate adaptability of Highland Schools through energy
News & Announcements, Updates
Call for Abstracts
The Bhutan Ecological Society will be hosting its 5th Annual Research Symposium & Environmental Fair on 2–3 December 2018 at
The School for Field Studies (SFS) Fall Semester Program Begins
A group of 24 undergraduate students from 17 different universities/colleges from the United States of America (USA) arrived in Bhutan
BES completes independent review of CA|TS sites in Bhutan
The Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS) is an accreditation scheme that encourages tiger conservation areas to meet a set of
BES premiered “Power of the River” in Thimphu
The Bhutan Ecological Society premiered a documentary entitled Power of the River: Expedition to the Heart of Water in
SFS-Bhutan Program Research Symposium held in Thimphu
The School for Field Studies Bhutan Spring Program Research Symposium 2018 was held at Hotel Druk in Thimphu on 7th
Announcements, Updates
Call for Nominations
The Bhutan Ecological Society and the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research seeks nominations for the 5th Jigme
Memorandum of Understanding was signed with UWICER and SFS
Her Royal Highness Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, the royal patron of BES graced the tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing
Fourth Annual Research Symposium
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) successfully hosted its Fourth Annual Research Symposium on 3-4 December in Thimphu, Bhutan. The symposium
Announcements, Updates
Call for Participation!
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) will be holding its 3rd Annual Research Symposium and Environmental fair from 27-28 August 2015 at Hotel Druk and
Announcements, Updates
Deadline extended- Call for Papers
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) would like invite all interested national and international scientists and practitioners to submit their abstract
Announcements, Updates
Call for paper
The Bhutan Ecological Society would like to invite all interested national and international scientists and practitioners to submit their manuscripts to bhutanecological@gmail.com,
Announcements, Energy (Area of Concern), Updates
QED – BES Energy Conference
Bhutan Ecological Society is partnering with QED to host a 3-day international conference on socioeconomic and environmental issues of hydropower and renewable
Bhutan Foundation supports an Energy and Climate Adaptation Project for High Altitude Schools
The Grant Agreement for the project “Energy and Climate Adaptation for High Altitude Schools of Bhutan” was signed between Bhutan
SFS-Bhutan Fall Program 2017 begins at Paro
A group of 25 American undergraduate students from 20 different universities/colleges of the United States of America (USA) arrived in
Third Annual Research Symposium and Environmental Fair – 2015
The Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) successfully hosted its Third Annual Research Symposium & Environmental Fair on 27-29 August in Thimphu,
E3 Conference, Idea at the Confluence of Energy, Economy and Environment
Bhutan has its first public discourse on hydropower development from October 29 to 31. With an ambitious goal of producing
