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The 8th National Assembly ratifies the Ramsar Convention
January 18, 2011 - The 8th Session of the National Assembly of Bhutan ratified the Ramsar Convention today after 1 hour 30 minutes discussion. Thirty six out of thirty six members of parliament present during the session voted to ratify the 12 articles of the Ramsar Convention. The Agriculture and Forests Minister, Lyonpo (Dr.) Pema Gyamtsho said that the decision is only going to further benefit the country in its effort to conserve wetlands in Bhutan.
Black-necked Cranes in Bayling, Trashiyangtse
IUCN welcomes Bhutan as new State Member
12 January 2012 - The Royal Government of Bhutan has announced its decision to become a Member of IUCN. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests has been designated by the Royal Government of Bhutan as its liaison with the IUCN Secretariat. IUCN extends its warmest welcome to the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Bhutan joins the Ramsar Convention
On 10th January, 2012 during the 8th Parliament session of Bhutan, the government formally ratified Bhutan’s profile entry in the Ramsar Convention, a high level inter-governmental treaty on wetlands. The global environmental treaty recognizes three wetlands– Phobjikha, Khothokha and Bumdeling- all wintering grounds for Black-necked Cranes as potential Ramsar sites in the country.
Annual Crane Count
ANNOUNCEMENT - RSPN will conduct its annual black-necked crane count simultaneously in all winter habitats in Bhutan. If you want to participate as a volunteer to count cranes in the habitats in your locality, please contact your local forest offices. The details are as follows:
