Environmental conservation work in Bhutan
Latest news and publications
16 Apr 2008
Indian rhinos on the move to a better future
After centuries of having their range contracted to the point of extinction, India’s rhinos are on the move outwards again. In a difficult operation, two male rhinos were taken back to a national park in Assam’s Himalayan foothills last weekend.
The return was an emotional moment for local residents, who lost their last rhinos a decade ago during a 20 year period of civil disturbance that wrecked infrastructure in the famed Manas National Park and allowed poachers free reign. » Read more
24 Mar 2008
Norden Pines briquette plant opens in Bhutan
In a rural farming province of Bhutan, a programme is under way to provide an alternative source of energy and protect the environment. » Read more
Norden Pines briquette plant opens in Bhutan
In a rural farming province of Bhutan, a programme is under way to provide an alternative source of energy and protect the environment. » Read more
06 Feb 2008
South Asian nations pledge cooperation on rampant wildlife trade
Kathmandu, Nepal – All eight South Asian nations have agreed to step up cooperation in addressing wildlife trade problems in the area, home to such rare and prized species as tigers, snow leopards, and one-horned rhinoceroses and recognized as one of the prime targets of international organized wildlife crime networks. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Apr 2008 - Started: Apr 2004Support to Ugyen Wangchuck Institute of Environment and Forestry Studies
The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) is in the process of establishing the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute of Environment and Forestry Studies (UWIEFS) at ... » Read moreBhutan Biological Conservation Complex
The 5-year Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex (B2C2) operational plan was endorsed by the Royal Government in April 2004. The plan was printed and... » Read moreAsian Big Cat Project
This project aims to build on tiger conservation efforts in Bhutan by strengthening anti-poaching law enforcement. It will seek to improve the capacit... » Read moreContact
WWF Bhutan Programme Office,
Thimphu
Bhutan
T: +975 2 323 528
F: +975 2 323 518
Thimphu
Bhutan
T: +975 2 323 528
F: +975 2 323 518
