National Biodiversity Centre Bhutan

The National Biodiversity Centre joins the nation in wishing Her Majesty The Gyaltshuen a very Happy Birthday. We offer our deepest prayers for Her Majesty's good health and happiness 🙏

The National Biodiversity Centre joins the nations in commemorating the Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and observing Social Forestry Day.

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐗 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐍𝐁𝐂 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝟐𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠: The National Biodiversity Centre welcomed Class IX science students from Motithang Higher Secondary School for an educational visit and biodiversity awareness session.

The students were introduced to the conservation works of the Centre and also attended a live demonstration of the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal (BBP), where they learned how students and citizens can contribute to biodiversity documentation through citizen science.

The visit also included guided tours to various facilities of the Centre, providing students with hands-on exposure to biodiversity conservation and research initiatives in Bhutan.

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/class-ix-students-visit-nbc-for-biodiversity-awareness-and-bhutan-biodiversity-portal-demonstration/

𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐓𝐅𝐄𝐂 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

The National Biodiversity Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock successfully organized the Annual Project Review and Planning Workshop for the project titled “Participatory On-farm Conservation and Sustainable Use of Native Horticulture Crop Diversity (NHCD)” from 25–26 May 2026 at Druk Deothjung Resort.

Supported by the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation, the two-day workshop brought together Agriculture Extension Officials, farmer representatives, researchers, and project partners from across the country to review implementation progress, identify challenges, and jointly plan activities for the project’s final implementation year (July 2026–June 2027).

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/bhutan-strengthens-native-crop-conservation-through-final-year-review-and-planning-workshop-of-btfec-funded-project/

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠: An engaging advocacy and sensitization program on biodiversity legislation and the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regime in Bhutan was successfully conducted at Trashigang Middle Secondary School, bringing together students in a meaningful discussion on the importance of conserving Bhutan’s rich natural heritage.

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/advocacy-and-sensitization-program-on-biodiversity-legislation-and-abs-regime-conducted-at-trashigang-middle-secondary-school/

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥

𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠: An advocacy and sensitization program on Bhutan’s biodiversity rules, acts, and the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regime was successfully conducted on 25th May at Rangjung Central School. The program was attended by Class XI and XII students along with teachers of the school.

The session aimed to create awareness among young people about the importance of biodiversity conservation and the legal frameworks established in Bhutan to protect the country’s rich biological resources.

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/advocacy-and-sensitization-program-on-biodiversity-and-abs-regime-conducted-at-rangjung-central-school/

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 & 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Jointly organized by the Trashigang Dzongkhag Administration and the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), the fair celebrated Bhutan’s rich biodiversity and agro-biodiversity, while recognizing the invaluable role of farmers in conserving native crop varieties and traditional agricultural knowledge for future generations.

Farmers from all 15 gewogs of Trashigang, along with participants from other dzongkhags, Community Seed Banks, ARDCs, and partner institutions showcased a remarkable diversity of native crops, rare varieties, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.

The event also served as an important platform for awareness creation, knowledge sharing, seed exchange, and inspiring students and the public on the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture.

Certificates of Recognition were awarded to outstanding participants, and the winners of the Wild Bhutan Challenge 2026 were also announced during the event.

The 11th Biodiversity Fair was funded by the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation.

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/the-11th-biodiversity-fair-and-celebration-of-the-international-day-for-biological-diversity/

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the National Biodiversity Centre is pleased to announce the winners of the Wild Bhutan Challenge 2026.

The Challenge was conducted from 1 April to 15 May 2026 to promote biodiversity documentation and strengthen citizen science participation across Bhutan through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
1. Karma Jamtsho (1321) – Trashigang Range Office
2. Pema Tobgay (1074) – Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Tshering Dorji (547) – Wangdue Forest Range

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝
1. Karma Jamtsho (987) – Trashigang Range Office
2. Pema Tobgay (798) – Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Phuntsho Wangdi (613) – Bumthang Divisional Forest Office

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
1. Tshering Dorji – Wangdue Forest Range, Wangdue Forest Division

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲
1. Sherub Gyeltshen for 𝐻𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖 (Ward’s Trogon) – Tour Guide
2.Karma Wangdi for 𝑃𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑑𝑜𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑢𝑟 (Blue sheep) – Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT)
3. Pema Tobgay for 𝐷𝑦𝑠𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠 (False Tiger Moth) – Jomotshangkha Wildlife Sanctuary

The winners for “Highest Number of Observations” and “Most Identifications Contributed” were directly extracted from the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal based on validated observations and identifications during the challenge period.
The “Most Unique Observation” category was selected through expert review and discussion of notable records, while “Best Photography” was evaluated by a panel based on predefined assessment criteria.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants for their valuable contributions toward biodiversity documentation and citizen science in Bhutan.

The stations mentioned above are as per the profile descriptions of individuals and winners are kindly requested to confirm their current contact details and station/organisation to facilitate preparation and dispatch of certificates.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to showcasing Bhutan’s rich biodiversity through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal.

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇.𝐄. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐍𝐑 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐍𝐁𝐂 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐁𝐏 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

The National Biodiversity Centre welcomed second-year B. Sc. Forestry students from the College of Natural Resources for an educational field visit on 20 May 2026.

The students explored various biodiversity conservation programs of the Centre and also attended an awareness session on the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal (BBP), where they learned about biodiversity documentation and citizen science contributions in Bhutan.

The visit provided valuable practical exposure linking classroom learning with real-world biodiversity conservation initiatives.

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/second-year-forestry-students-from-cnr-visit-nbc-for-educational-field-exposure-and-bbp-awareness-session/