Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The objective of the project is to establish approaches and tools for protecting and managing the Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron (WBH) habitats along Punatsangchhu and Mangdechhu basins, central part of Bhutan.

It is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), Germany through International Climate Initiative (IKI) with co-funding from MAVA Foundation, Switzerland and the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN).

The project is implemented in collaboration with the Royal Government of Bhutan and other stakeholders.

Start Date             : July 1, 2021
End Date               : June 30, 2026
Project Budget     : EUR 4.11 Million

PROJECT AREAS

The Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan project covers Punakha, Tsirang, Dagana, Wangdue Phodrang, Trongsa and Zhemgang districts.

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STAKEHOLDERS

  • District Administrations: Dagana, Punakha, Trongsa, Tsirang, Wangdue Phodrang and Zhemgang
  • Gross National Happiness Commission Secretariat
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forests
  • Ministry of Economic Affairs
  • Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs
  • Tourism Council of Bhutan
  • WWF Bhutan

CONTACT US

Ms. Sangay Dema
Communications Officer
Email: sdema@rspnbhutan.org

“This project is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) supports this initiative on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag.”