The National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) welcomed a delegation from Connaître et Protéger le Panda Roux (CPPR) and the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (MNHN), France, on 12 November 2026.
The delegation comprised Ms. Hélène Allaire and Ms. Anne-Gwenaël Perio from CPPR, and Dr. Aude Bourgeois from MNHN and it was facilitated by the Nature Conservation Division, Department of Forests and Park Services, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
The visit explored potential collaboration between NBC and MNHN to advance Bhutan’s vision of establishing a national Natural History Museum. Discussions centered on sharing institutional expertise and experiences in natural history collections, biodiversity documentation, scientific research, exhibitions and conservation education.
During the visit, the delegates also toured NBC’s National Gene banks, Invertebrate Repository and National Herbarium, as well as the Biodiversity Information Centre at the Royal Botanical Garden, where they were introduced to Bhutan’s ongoing efforts in biodiversity conservation, documentation and research.
The proposed partnership presents an opportunity for NBC to draw on MNHN’s rich institutional experience and expertise in strengthening Bhutan’s capacity to document, preserve and showcase its natural heritage.
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