National Biodiversity Centre

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  • National Moth Week

    National Moth Week

    Welcome to the National Moth Week from 23-31st July 2022

    Participate by uploading moth photos from any device or any quality into the Bhutan Biodiversity Portal (www.biodiversity.bt) or the National Moth Week (www.nationalmothweek.org).

    If you aren’t registered please register on any of the websites before uploading the moth photos. Exciting prizes and certificates will be awarded to the top contributors.

    Details on how to get more moth pictures coming soon.

  • The field assessments and consultations on Invasive Plant Management Plan.

    The field assessments and consultations on Invasive Plant Management Plan.

    The field assessments and consultations on Invasive Plant Management plan was conducted at Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) on 11 & 12 June 2022. The development of management plan on invasive plant species requires an intimate understanding of park resources, collaboration with park officials, and an understanding of a broad range of scientific concepts. Also, the field consultation with the officials from the Protected Areas network is crucial to make management plan user friendly for effective implementation in the fields. A total of 12 officials participated from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Forest Territorial Division, Trashigang and Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) and National Biodiversity Centre (NBC).

    Likewise, a series of consultations and field assessments will be undertaken with the officials from Royal Manas National Park (RMNP), Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park (JSWNP), Wangchuck Centennial National Park (WCNP), Phrumsengla National Park (PNP) and Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP). The financial support is provided through the Bhutan for Life (BFL) scheme.

  • Message from Sanam Lyonpo on the International Day for Biological Diversity

    Message from Sanam Lyonpo on the International Day for Biological Diversity

    Greetings to all on the International Day for Biological Diversity.

    22nd May is International Day for Biological Diversity as declared by United Nations to increase understanding and awareness on the importance of biodiversity and related issues.  The day is observed on the 22nd of May with different slogans every year.  The slogan for this year is “Building a Shared Future for all Life”.

    This day highlights the national and global importance of biodiversity for the people and the planet. This day highlights the action that we must take to conserve, restore and sustainably use our rich biological diversity and equitably share benefits arising from the rich biological diversity.

    Biological diversity or biodiversity is all forms of life on earth consisting of diversity at genetic, varietal, species and ecosystem diversity.

    Biological diversity is the natural infrastructure supporting all life on earth and the foundation and basis for sustainable development. And therefore, Conserving biodiversity =Harvesting Sustainability.

    Biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. From nature-based solutions and/ or ecosystem-based approaches to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better.

    Biodiversity is the diversity of food we eat each day, the diversity of drinks we drink each day, air quality we breath in. Without biodiversity, we cannot have dietary diversity and nutritional diversity and therefore we cannot have quality nutrition. Many of our traditional crops and livestock breeds contain highly superior nutraceutical properties. Therefore, there is a direct association between the biodiversity we conserve, and the diversity we eat with the health of our people and the nation.

    Bhutan is a biodiversity-rich country and Royal Government of Bhutan accords very high importance to biodiversity as enshrined in Article 5 of the Constitution of Bhutan. We pledge to take strategic actions to safeguard our biodiversity at all times to come for our present and future generations. Concerted efforts are being made through the multitude of works of the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), National Environment Commission (NEC), and many other relevant agencies to ensure the conservation and sustainable utilization our rich biodiversity both wild and domesticated including traditional knowledge associated with biological diversity.  Much has been done but much remains to be done to protect our rich biological wealth for eternity.

    To mark this important day, the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), MoAF is organizing an event for the general public at the Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang. The event will be mainly to create awareness on the importance of biodiversity conservation and its sustainable use through guided tours at the Royal Botanical Garden, Serbithang.
    With the world continuing to grapple with the pandemic, Biodiversity Day 2022 will be celebrated keeping in mind the COVID-19 protocols.

    I wish you all a “Happy International Day for Biological Diversity”.

  • Nature for ALL

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    Today, on this World Autism Day, we believe that there is no better way to celebrate this day than by becoming aware of the characteristics of people with this condition and how all of us can do better to increase our own understanding and promote kindness. The theme of this day is “Inclusive Quality Education for All”, which focus on inclusive education that will help in achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the longer run.

    There are 15,567 persons with disabilities in the Kingdom of Bhutan which is about 2.1% of the total population of Bhutan. However, accessibility still remains a challenge to persons with disabilities. The Royal Botanical Garden program of the National Biodiversity Centre in an effort to make nature accessible to all, re-developed the footpath and made it accessible to people with disability. The garden is continuously working towards improving the overall accessibility. Today, National Biodiversity Center is proud to share this video “Nature for All” dedicated to persons with disabilities.

    Gross National Happiness is the inclusion of the 2.1% of persons with disabilities. Let’s work towards “leaving no one behind” by enhancing our nature gardens and parks with universal designs.

    The project is supported by GEF Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan, EU-RDCCRP, Australian Volunteers Program, Nature Pour Tous, Natogora (Belgium), Disabled People’s Organization and the Zhenphen Group (a Community Based Organization formed by a group of youths with disability) in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Garden Program of the National Biodiversity Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests.