21 Feb 2023 Moth Book Launch by NBC | | 0 Cornelis Klein (Kees), Honorary Consul General of Bhutan in the Netherlands delivering remarks on invertebrates project and the importance of international scientific cooperation for effective biodiversity research and conservation. Launching of the book “Moths of Bhutan”.Left to Right: Dr. Pema Wangda (Executive Director of Bhutan for Life), Dr. Karma Dema Dorji (Program Director of NBC), Mr. Karma Wangdi (co-author from UWIFoRT), Mr. Cornelis (Kees) Klein (Honorary Consul General of Bhutan in the Netherlands), Dasho Benji, Dasho Sangay Thinley, Dr. Karma Tshering (Director of BTFEC), and Dr. Sherub (UWIFoRT). Dr. Pema Wangda, Executive Director of Bhutan For Life interacting with the presenters and the audience. Left to Right: Dr. Pema Wangda (Executive Director of Bhutan for Life), Dr. Karma Dema Dorji (Program Director of NBC), Mr. Karma Wangdi (co-author from UWIFoRT), Mr. Cornelis (Kees) Klein (Honorary Consul General of Bhutan in the Netherlands), Dasho Benji, Dasho Sangay Thinley, Dr. Karma Tshering (Director of BTFEC), and Dr. Sherub (UWIFoRT). Mr. Karma Wangdi, co-author of the book from UWIFoRT presenting on the moths of Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi, co-author of the book from UWIFoRT presenting on the moths of Bhutan. Dr. Sherub, Ornithologist from UWIFoRT presenting on the interaction between birds and invertebrates beyond the borders of Bhutan. Dasho Paljor J. Dorji (Benji Dorji) delivering insightful remarks on biodiversity conservation including invertebrates and moths in the country. Ms. Tshering Pem, Biodiversity Officer from NBC reporting the updates from the National Moth Week, 2022 - a citizen-science initiative. Cornelis Klein (Kees), Honorary Consul General of Bhutan in the Netherlands delivering remarks on invertebrates project and the importance of international scientific cooperation for effective biodiversity research and conservation. Dr. Karma Tshering, Director of Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) interacting with the presenters and the audience. Mr. Choki Gyeltshen, Dy. Chief Biodiversity Officer from NBC presenting the results of the National Invertebrates Project and the post-project sustainability status. Mr. Mer Man Gurung, M.Sc. in Natural Resources Management from CNR presenting on the study of Dragonflies and Damselflies of Bhutan. Dr. Karma Dema Dorji, Program Director/Specialist Head of NBC delivering welcome note to the participants.
