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Bhutan became a party to and ratified the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1995 by the 73rd session of the National Assembly, recognizing the importance of biodiversity to humankind and its own goal of environmentally sustainable development and committed leadership in environmental conservation. The CBD is one of the most comprehensive international agreements, signed by 193 countries committed to the conservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from access to biological resources. Bhutan also signed the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing in 2011 to enable meaningful ABS collaborations that will benefit the country and the people at large through regulated access to biological resources in the country. The National Biodiversity Centre was designated as the National Focal Point for Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization at the 44th Commission meeting of the National Environment Commission.
Biological resources effectively conserved, sustainable used and benefits equitably shared for enhancement of livelihood, food security and environmental well-being of the country.
Effective conservation, sustainable utilization and equitable sharing of benefits arising from access and use of biological resources.
To become a premier institute on biodiversity in the country resulting in the effective management of biodiversity and maximizing the benefits from it as well as contributing to international efforts toward conserving biodiversity.
News and Events
The Centre launches Pangtse Makhu!
The Centre is pleased to announce the monumental launch of Pangtse Makhu. Pangtse Makhu is a traditionally used cooking oil produced by small farming communities in the Punakha Dzongkhag and elsewhere where the plant is found. It is made from … Continued
World Bamboo Day
Every year, on September 18, World Bamboo Day is celebrated to advocate for the eco-friendly and sustainable qualities of bamboo, such as its rapid growth, minimal water and pesticide requirements, and its ability to be harvested without harm to its … Continued
National Biodiversity Centre hosts Students from Khangkhu MSS
1 September 2023: A group of students and teachers from Khangkhu Middle Secondary School in Paro visited the Centre to learn and understand about existing biodiversity conservation programs as well as to learn about the diverse plant species within the … Continued
Bhutan Biodiversity Portal awareness campaign continues!
National Biodiversity Center and the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal team continued the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal awareness campaign at Mendrelgang Central School. Bhutan Biodiversity Portal aims to encourage citizen science and active involvement in the conservation and generation of biodiversity information. By … Continued
Bhutan Biodiversity Portal Awareness Campaign
The team from the National Biodiversity Centre and Bhutan Biodiversity Portal team raised awareness about the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal among the nature club members of Tsirangtoe Central School on 28th August 2023. During the session, the team emphasized the significance … Continued
National Moth Week Winner
National Biodiversity Centre and Bhutan Biodiversity Portal would like to congratulate Karma Wangdi, Karma Jamtsho and Sangay Chhophel for their exceptional moth observations contribution during the National Moth Week that was held from 22-30 July. Karma Wangdi topped the list … Continued
Announcements
The Centre launches Pangtse Makhu!
The Centre is pleased to announce the monumental launch of Pangtse Makhu. Pangtse Makhu is a traditionally used cooking oil produced by small farming communities in the Punakha Dzongkhag and elsewhere where the plant is found. It is made from … Continued
National Butterfly Week Winner Announcement
National Biodiversity Centre and Bhutan Biodiversity Portal would like to congratulate Karma Jamtsho, Karma Wangdi and Sherab Jamtsho for securing top three leading contributors during National Butterfly Week. Karma Jamtsho contributed 2890 observations of butterfly, thus securing the first position … Continued
National Butterfly Week
National Biodiversity Center and Bhutan Biodiversity Portal in collaboration with Butterflies Society of Bhutan is pleased to announce, “National Butterfly Week” Event from 17th- 31st August 2023.The Top three contributors of butterfly observations contributed to Bhutan Biodiversity Portal during National … Continued
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