National Biodiversity Centre

Category: Announcements

  • Access and Benefit Sharing Policy of Bhutan, 2014 (Draft)

    Please download this ABS Policy of Bhutan -2014 (Draft) for comments and suggestions on the policy document. Comments/suggestions may kindly be sent to Dr. Tashi Yangzom, PD, National Biodiversity Centre at yangzome3@gmail.com or sdema06@gmail.com.

  • International Course on Environmental Economics (12 – 16 May 2014)

    A five-day intensive course on environmental economics will be offered at the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment from the 12th to 16th May 2014 in collaboration with the Conservation Strategy Fund based out of the US.  The course will cover the following topics:

    • Micro-economics (1/2 day)
    • Environmental economics (2 days)
    • Cost-benefit analysis (2 days)
    • Best practices in infrastructure policy management (1/2 day)

    The course will be taught by Professor Jorge Madeira Nogueira (http://conservation-strategy.org/en/profile/jorge-madeira-nogueira) and Dr. John Reid (http://conservation-strategy.org/en/profile/john-reid).

    We are offering 15 slots for Bhutanese participants. 5 international students from Myanmar, India and Nepal will also participate in the course. Please apply here.

    Please give this link for the people to apply: http://conservation-strategy.org/en/course/analysis-development-projects-conservation-economics-perspective#.UyLLMj-Sw2V

    – UWICE

  • Vacancy Announcement

     

    Interested candidate within the age of 18-40 years can apply for the post of Gardener at Royal Botanical Garden (Elementary Services Personal) to the above office latest by 13th January, 2013 along with the following documents.

     

    1. Security Clearance Certificate.
    2. Medical Fitness Certificate.
    3. Duly filled Employment application form.
    4. NOC, if the candidate is already employed.
    5. CID Copy.

     

    Selection interview will be held on 14th January, 2013 at 10 am.

     

    For details contact: – 02351218

                                                                                                                                               Program Director.

  • Essay and Art Competition for International Biodiversity Day

    To celebrate the day, the National Biodiversity Center (NBC), Serbithang, MoAF is organizing essay and art competition. Therefore, the centre is pleased to invite entries on the topic “Water and Biodiversity” from students according to the following categories:

    Class Category Program Specifications Coverage Remarks Cash prizes
    PP – III Arts (Drawings & Paintings) A4 size ThimphuThromde Schools only Up to 5 best arts per school should reach NBC by 15th May 2013 1st:2500
    2nd :1500
    3rd: 1000
    IV – V Arts (Drawings & paintings) Standard chart paper size ThimphuThromde Schools only Up to 5 best arts per school should reach NBC by 15th May 2013 1st:3000
    2nd :2000
    3rd: 1500
    VI – VIII Essay Competition 250 – 500 words Nationwide Handwritten or typed essays should reach NBC by 15th May 2013 1st:3500
    2nd :2500
    3rd: 1500
    2 consolation:1000
    IX – XII Essay Competition 500 – 1,000 words Nationwide Handwritten or typed essays should reach NBC by 15th May 2013 1st:5000
    2nd :3500
    3rd: 2000
    2 consolation:1000

    The winners will be declared on the day of the celebration (22nd May, 2013), which will be held at Babesa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu and also through media.

    For further information please contact Mr. LhabTshering at 17389020/17931130/lhabtsherin@gmail.com