Ground breaking ceremony of RSPN Head office conducted
After about three years
of ‘Salang
Thrisoel' ceremony, the ground work for the construction of the long awaited
RSPN Head Office in Kawangjangsa was seen in a simple ceremony on 20th
June, 2009.
The
RSPN provided three days training on techniques for Ringshu (Neomicrocalamus andropogonifolius) plantation and
management to the Passangphu Ringshu Tshogpa members from May 31,
2009 to June 2, 2009. A total of 41 members participated.
June 5, 2009- "Your Planet Needs You! Unite to Combat Climate Change"
was the kaleidoscopic theme for the World Environment Day (WED) celebrated in
Lhuntse Dzongkhag on 5th June, 2009 to sensitize the people on the global
issues such as climate change. Till last year, the WED was organized in and
around the capital city. However, with the importance adhered to the
environment by Lhuntse Dzongkhag Administration, RSPN moved from the capital to
Lhuntse Dzongkhag to celebrate the WED together with the government officials
and community.
Based on the
exploratory study on climate change and diseases sensitive to climate change in
Bhutan by RSPN in 2006, an article got published in Tiempo issue no 71.
June 2, 2009 - The Social Forestry Day on June 2, 2009, which is also the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo was celebrated at Babesa Middle Secondary School in Thimphu. Coinciding with the day, Ministry of Education and RSPN officially launched Nature Club Management handbook with formal institutionalisation of nature clubs in all schools throughout the country.
Download H.E. Education Minister's speech in PDF format HERE
Download H.E. Resident Representative a.i., UNDP Bhutan's speech HERE
Listen to His Excellency the Minister of Education's speech:
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 June 2009 )
ANNOUNCEMENT
The
Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) would like to call for Action
Grant proposal from nature clubs across the country. The project should focus
on the local environmental issues and must benefit the school and the local
communities. The project cost should not exceed Nu 75,000.00 and the proposal
should reach RSPN office before 15 July 2009. The proposal should be developed
within the format prescribed by RSPN. To download the format, please click the download button below.
For
more information, please contact Environment Education Unit of RSPN.