Thimphu, 24th February, 2026: As a Party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Bhutan is preparing to submit three major national reports to the CBD Secretariat by 28 February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to global biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
The three reports due for submission are the Seventh National Report under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the First National Report on the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS), and the Fifth National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
The reporting process reflects Bhutan’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity, promoting the conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
Seventh National Report under the CBD
The Seventh National Report provides a comprehensive update on Bhutan’s progress in implementing the Convention’s objectives, national biodiversity strategies, and related global biodiversity targets. The report evaluates measures undertaken to conserve ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity, and assesses their effectiveness. It also highlights challenges, lessons learned, and future priorities in aligning national efforts with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
First National Report on the Nagoya Protocol
Bhutan’s First National Report on the Nagoya Protocol focuses on measures taken to implement Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) provisions. The Protocol aims to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, thereby contributing to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.
The report outlines Bhutan’s legal, policy, and institutional frameworks for ABS, progress in raising awareness, capacity-building efforts, and mechanisms established to regulate access to genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge. It also discusses challenges such as limited technical capacity, coordination gaps, and the need for stronger monitoring systems and issues that have been highlighted in recent national and regional consultations.
Fifth National Report on the Cartagena Protocol
The Fifth National Report addresses Bhutan’s implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which seeks to ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) that may have adverse effects on biodiversity and human health.
The report presents updates on Bhutan’s biosafety regulatory framework, risk assessment procedures, institutional coordination, and awareness initiatives. It also evaluates national capacity to monitor and manage potential biosafety risks, particularly in the context of advancing biotechnology and agricultural modernization.
With biodiversity forming a cornerstone of Bhutan’s development philosophy and environmental stewardship, the timely submission of these reports underscores the country’s continued engagement in global environmental processes and its commitment to maintaining its rich biological heritage for future generations.
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