Bhutan became a party to and ratified the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1995 by the 73rd session of the National Assembly, recognizing the importance of biodiversity to humankind and its own goal of environmentally sustainable development and committed leadership in environmental conservation. The CBD is one of the most comprehensive international agreements, signed by 193 countries committed to the conservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from access to biological resources. Bhutan also signed the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing in 2011 to enable meaningful ABS collaborations that will benefit the country and the people at large through regulated access to biological resources in the country. The National Biodiversity Centre was designated as the National Focal Point for Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization at the 44th Commission meeting of the National Environment Commission.
Biological resources effectively conserved, sustainable used and benefits equitably shared for enhancement of livelihood, food security and environmental well-being of the country.
Effective conservation, sustainable utilization and equitable sharing of benefits arising from access and use of biological resources.
To become a premier institute on biodiversity in the country resulting in the effective management of biodiversity and maximizing the benefits from it as well as contributing to international efforts toward conserving biodiversity.
News and Events
Celebrating a Well-D …
The National biodiversity Centre (NBC) is delighted to celebrate the much-deserved promotion of Dr. Sangay Dema to the position of Biodiversity Specialist. Her dedication, hard work, and passion for biodiversity conservation have truly earned her this recognition. NBC congratulates her on this new milestone in her professional journey!
New Record of Flower …
New Record of Flowering Plants Documented for the Flora of Bhutan The National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, is pleased to share a significant scientific publication titled: “New Record of Flowering Plants for the Flora of Bhutan,” published in the Korean journal of Plant Taxonomy (vol. 55, Issue 2, 2025) doi: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.2.88 […]
Bhutan Launches Nine …
Bhutan Launches Nine (9) Bioprospecting Products developed under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Framework On 10th July, 2025, the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), in partnership with the S.C. Branding and eight entrepreneurs (scale-ups/start-ups), launched nine premium bioprospecting-based products developed under the ABS framework at the Event Centre in […]
NBC Welcomes Delegat …
NBC Welcomes Delegates from Royal Project Foundation, Thailand On July 9, the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), was pleased to welcome delegates from the Royal Project Foundation, Thailand. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about the Centre’s initiatives, research activities, and efforts in biodiversity conservation, […]
Successful Installat …
Successful Installation of Sterling Liquid Nitrogen Plant at National Biodiversity Centre On June 30, 2025, Karma Tshongkhang completed the installation and commissioning of a state-of-the-art Sterling Liquid Nitrogen Plant at the Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) Program of the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) in Bhutan. The plant was procured with financial support from the European Union’s […]
Stakeholders’ …
Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop on Phase II of the Biodiversity for Opportunity, Livelihood and Development (BOLD) – Work Package 3: Enhancing Seed and Food Security through a Resilient Seed System in Bhutan On 19th June 2025, the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) and the Department of Agriculture (DoA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock jointly organized a […]
Announcements
Official Launch of t …
Official Launch of the Bioprospecting Products developed under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Framework The National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) is pleased to share the official launch of the Bioprospecting Products that were developed under the Access and Benefit Sharing […]
Upcoming Webinar: Bi …
First week of August 2025 | Online | Open to Bhutanese participants Are you part of an agency, research institution, or civil society group that holds biodiversity data? We are excited to announce an upcoming webinar on “Biodiversity Data Mobilisation […]
Change in Nomenclatu …
The National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) would like to notify that two conservation centers under the Animal Genetic Resources Program have been renamed as per the letter no: RCSC/HRMD/11/2024/4442. The changes are as follows: National Nublang Breeding Centre, Tashiyangphu is now […]
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