Bhutan Biodiversity Portal

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝!

Thank you to everyone who participated by contributing observations, identifications, and photographs through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal over the course of the challenge.

The evaluation process will now begin, and the results will be announced on 22 May 2026 in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Thank you to everyone who has contributed observations, identifications, and amazing photographs through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal over the past weeks.

There is still time to make your final contributions before the challenge officially closes tonight.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Highest Number of Observations
• Most Unique Observation
• Most Identifications Contributed
• Best Photograph

Results will be announced on 22 May 2026 on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity.

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

The challenge officially closes on 15 May 2026. There’s still time to explore, observe, identify, and contribute to Bhutan’s growing biodiversity knowledge.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
1. Highest Number of Observations
2. Most Unique Observation
3. Most Identifications Contributed
4. Best Photograph

Winners will be announced on 22 May 2026 on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity.

Every observation counts and every identification helps strengthen citizen science in Bhutan. Keep contributing through the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal and be part of the movement to document Bhutan’s rich natural heritage.

Final week, let’s make it count!

Not sure what species you’ve observed? No problem!

On the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal, you don’t have to know everything. Our community helps identify species together.

And remember: You can also be recognized for Most Identifications Contributed during the 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

1. Upload your observations
2. Help identify others
3. Be part of the biodiversity community

📅 Challenge ends 15 May 2026

Join the challenge now: www.biodiversity.bt

Learn more: https://nbc.gov.bt/wild-bhutan-challenge-2026/

Have you joined the 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 yet?
We’re already seeing some amazing observations coming in; let's keep them coming!
Whether you’re exploring forests, fields, or your home/school/office surroundings, every observation counts.

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔:
~Most Observations
~Most Unique Observation
~Most Identifications Contributed
~Best Photograph

📅 Ongoing till 15 May 2026
🎉 Winners announced on 22 May (International Day for Biological Diversity)

Start uploading or keep contributing today!

Ready to explore Bhutan’s biodiversity?

Join the 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and be part of a growing community documenting Bhutan’s rich natural heritage.

Whether you’re spotting a rare species, capturing a beautiful moment, or helping others identify observations, your contributions matter.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
1. Highest Number of Observations
2. Most Unique Observation
3. Most Identifications Contributed
4. Best Photograph

Timeline: 1 April – 15 May 2026

Winners will be announced on 22 May (International Day for Biological Diversity).

Exciting prizes and certificates to be won!

Join the challenge!

Read more: https://nbc.gov.bt/wild-bhutan-challenge-2026/

National Biodiversity Centre Bhutan

Be the Biodiversity Ambassador for Bhutan

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐁𝐏 & 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

The National Biodiversity Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is pleased to announce a 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 (𝐁𝐁𝐏), 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 17–18 March 2026
📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: National Biodiversity Centre, Serbithang
This programme is designed for registered and certified tour guides and tour operators who regularly interact with Bhutan’s rich biodiversity and can play an important role in documenting and conserving it.

🎯 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞
• Enhance awareness on biodiversity conservation initiatives in Bhutan
• Introduce participants to the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal and promote citizen-based biodiversity documentation
• Provide hands-on training on recording and uploading species observations
• Build understanding of relevant biodiversity legislations including the Biodiversity Act of Bhutan 2022 and the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Policy 2015
• Encourage responsible biodiversity documentation and strengthen collaboration with the tourism sector

🌿 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
Participants will learn about:

• Biodiversity conservation in Bhutan and the role of NBC
• Access and Benefit Sharing: Global Perspective and National Measures
• Introduction to plant taxonomy and invasive alien species
• Mushroom diversity, documentation, and photography
• Hands-on training on the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal
• Awareness on CITES and biosecurity measures
• Visits to biodiversity conservation programmes at NBC
• Interactive quiz, prizes and certificate award

👥 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:
Participation is open to registered/certified tour guides and tour operators.

📌 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: Only the first 50 registered participants will be selected.
Interested participants are requested to register through the Google Form below:
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPZYMWDo9ddVvtDkV_RfVTIiBUhdrIiMC3Hz8BCU8WnmIyWg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106269587993645579978

Participants will be required to provide their contact details during registration, and confirmation of participation will be sent via email or WhatsApp.

🍽️ Lunch and refreshments will be provided
❗ No DSA/TA will be provided

Join us in strengthening biodiversity documentation and citizen science in Bhutan.

Department of Tourism, Bhutan

📢 Service Update

The Bhutan Biodiversity Portal services have now been restored and the portal is accessible again.

Thank you for your patience.