RSPN Bhutan, Lhado Lam, Kawajangsa, Thimphu (2026)

17/06/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

📍 𝗛𝗮𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹, 𝗛𝗮𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 | 📅 𝟭𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Today, in the beautiful valleys of Haa, stories of conservation, resilience, and community came alive as RSPN officially kicked off its three-day 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽.

Bringing together conservation champions, local communities, government partners, field practitioners, and changemakers from across Bhutan, Day One became more than a workshop,it became a celebration of people, partnerships, and progress.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀- '𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻'

We opened the day with exciting project updates, including the landmark Resolution of the International Conference on the White-bellied Heron- a global affirmation that Bhutan's conservation leadership is being seen and recognized.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀- 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲

From community forests to Hydropower Authorities from the project landscape, our eco-restoration partners shared inspiring stories of nurseries established, saplings planted, and habitats slowly healing -one tree at a time.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
Powerful stories from our Local Conservation Support Groups network from Punatshangchhu and Mangdechhu basins reminded us that meaningful conservation begins with people and reminded why grassroots action is irreplaceable.

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱.

From farmers adopting climate-smart agriculture, to beekeeping and fisheries interventions opening new pathways for income, local households are strengthening both resilience and wellbeing. The inspiring journey of the Khoshala Women Group in Trongsa stands as a powerful reminder that when communities are supported with sustainable livelihood opportunities, positive change follows.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Community leaders from Wangdue Phodrang and Dagana District shared inspiring stories of transformation, showing how electric and solar fencing and human–wildlife conflict mitigation efforts are helping communities move from repeated challenges toward peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

Day One closed with a strong reminder: this is not the end of the journey, it is a reflection point, a learning space, and a renewed commitment to continue working together for nature and people.

Stay tuned for more updates from day two as we continue sharing stories and insights from Day 2

16/06/2026

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
16–18 June 2026 | Haa Heritage Hotel, Haa

This 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 will provide a platform for project stakeholders, government agencies, local communities, conservation groups, and partners to share experiences, disseminate project results, and reflect on lessons learned from the implementation of conservation and livelihood interventions under the project.

The workshop specifically aims to:

𝟭.𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝟮.𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝟯.𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀.

10/06/2026

Following our successful workshop on 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗡 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲, our diverse group of stakeholders mapped out exactly what it takes to thrive in today’s travel landscape.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝟭.𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
Visitors/Tourists are no longer just checking off sight-seeing lists; they want local stories, food, and genuine, meaningful interactions with our communities.

𝟮.𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
Consistency is key. Cleanliness, excellent , and treating every single guest with equal warmth are essential for building a stellar reputation and earning repeat visits.

𝟯.𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 You could have the most beautiful homestay in Bhutan, but if travelers can't find you on Google Maps, social media, or through tour operators, your doors stay closed. is everything!

𝟰. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 CBT cannot succeed in isolation. Strong, transparent between local communities, guides, tour operators, and government agencies is the bridge to success.

𝟱. 𝗖𝗕𝗧 𝗨𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 When done right, community tourism injects income directly into rural areas, women and youth, preserves cultural heritage, and finances local environmental conservation.

The reflections shared by our participants beautifully sum up the future of : while great experiences are what attract guests in the first place, it is visibility, quality service, and good management that ultimately help rural tourism businesses grow and thrive.

10/06/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗡 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲

On June 9, 2026, the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) successfully convened a workshop on 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 and 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. Homestay operators, tour agencies, guides, government representatives, Civil Society Organizations, and local leaders gathered to explore new opportunities for strengthening tourism products and building stronger market linkages.

During the workshop, participants emphasized that today’s travelers seek more than sightseeing; they are increasingly looking for authentic, meaningful, and immersive experiences that connect them with local communities, vibrant cultures, and pristine natural environments. The workshop provided a platform to discuss evolving tourism trends, visitor expectations, challenges faced by rural tourism enterprises, and practical strategies for improving tourism services and promotion

Through constructive panel discussions, experience sharing, and collaborative group work, participants identified key priorities for advancing community-based tourism. These included improving service quality, strengthening partnerships between communities and tour operators, enhancing digital visibility, ensuring transparent business practices, and developing market-ready tourism packages.

The workshop also highlighted the important role of community-based tourism in generating local income, preserving cultural heritage, promoting environmental stewardship, and creating opportunities for women and youth in rural communities.

As Bhutan’s tourism sector grows, participants reaffirmed their commitment to working together to build stronger, more sustainable, and inclusive tourism experiences that benefit both visitors and local communities.

RSPN extends our sincere appreciation to all the participants, resource persons, partners ( Department of Tourism, Bhutan, Nature Conservation Division, Guide Association of Bhutan, , and Tarayana Foundation), and stakeholders for their active engagement and valuable contributions.

09/06/2026

Workshop on Promoting Community-Based Tourism Products and Strengthening Market Linakges in Bhutan.

The objective of the workshop are:
📌 Create partnership among tour operators, tourism agencies, and CBT service providers.
📌Promote CBT products and services developed under the project.
📌Enhance understanding of tourism market trends and visitor expectations.
📌To collaboratively develop market-ready CBT packages that can be promoted and integrated
into tour operator itineraries.

08/06/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭/𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬

Interested and qualified national consultants/firms are invited to submit their applications to the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) no later than 5:00 PM BST on 22 June 2026 for the consultancy: Terminal Evaluation for the five-year project implemented on “Developing Ecosystem-based Solutions for Managing Biodiversity Landscapes in Bhutan”

The application package should include the following documents:

𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: A signed cover letter expressing interest in the assignment and confirming the firm/team’s availability and commitment.

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥: All deliverables must be reflected properly and succinctly with methodology, implementation approach, and workplan/timeline for the assignment.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥:A comprehensive budget breakdown indicating all proposed costs related to the assignment.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐞 (𝐂𝐕): Detailed CVs of the Team Leader and all proposed team members, highlighting their qualifications, expertise, and relevant professional experience.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞: A profile of the company/firm clearly outlining organizational background and previous experience in producing similar tasks/projects.

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 / 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨: Copies or links to similar assignment’s completed in the past as references to demonstrate the quality and relevance of previous work.

Applications must be submitted in hard copy, enclosed in a sealed envelope, and delivered to the RSPN Head Office, Thimphu, Bhutan.

Click here to download ToR
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05/06/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆; 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘆𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗴𝘆𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
RSPN Bhutan in collaboration with Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, DoFPS marked World Environment Day 2026 with the students and teachers of Singye Namgyel School in Wangdue Phodrang, bringing together young minds to celebrate nature and strengthen environmental awareness.

Under this year’s theme, “Climate Action,” the celebration emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to address climate change and protect the ecosystems that sustain life. Climate change is increasingly affecting rivers, forests, and biodiversity, posing significant challenges to many species, including the critically endangered White-bellied Heron.

As one of the world’s rarest birds, the White-bellied Heron depends on healthy river systems and intact forest habitats for its survival. Changes in rainfall patterns, extreme weather events, and habitat degradation associated with climate change threaten the fragile ecosystems upon which this iconic species relies.

Through educational activities and interactive discussions, students learned how climate action begins with everyday choices of protecting forests, conserving water, reducing waste, and caring for nature. The event highlighted the important role that young people can play in building a climate-resilient future while contributing to the conservation of Bhutan’s unique biodiversity.

By celebrating World Environment Day in remote communities, RSPN continues to inspire the next generation to take action for the environment and work together to secure a future where both people and wildlife can thrive.

04/06/2026

𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗡 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗻, 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗦𝗣𝗡

The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) today marked a significant milestone with the launch of two important publications. The event was held in commemoration of the 36th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, our beloved Royal Patron, whose unwavering support and dedication to environmental conservation continue to inspire national efforts to protect Bhutan’s natural heritage.

The two publications “𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻” and “𝗧𝗵𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆” represent decades of conservation work, scientific research, and cultural preservation. Together, they reflect Bhutan’s unique approach to safeguarding biodiversity by integrating scientific knowledge with cultural and spiritual values.

RSPN also extends its heartfelt gratitude to all authors, contributors, researchers, partners, supporters, and friends whose dedication, expertise, and commitment made these publications possible. Their collective efforts have created a lasting legacy that will continue to educate, inspire, and strengthen conservation initiatives for years to come.

04/06/2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝗔 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Today marks a truly special moment in the conservation journey of the White-bellied Heron, one of the world's rarest and most endangered bird species.

RSPN is deeply honoured that 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗰𝗸, our beloved Royal Patron of RSPN, has graciously bestowed names upon the five White-bellied Herons currently under the care of the White-bellied Heron Conservation Centre in Tsirang.

✨ 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮 • 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗺 • 𝗞𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮 • 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 • 𝗟𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗼 ✨

We are delighted to share the photographs and profiles of each of these remarkable White-bellied Herons. Through their names and stories, we hope to bring people closer to one of Bhutan's most treasured and critically threatened species, while inspiring greater appreciation and support for its conservation.

As we celebrate Dema, Sonam, Kuenga, Jamyang, and Lhamo, we also renew our commitment to safeguarding the future of the White-bellied Heron. RSPN will continue to strengthen conservation efforts and work closely with partners within the country and across the White-bellied Heron's range countries to protect habitats, advance research, support population recovery, and ensure the long-term survival of this iconic species.

04/06/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀

On this most auspicious occasion, the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is deeply humbled and profoundly honoured that 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗰𝗸, our beloved Royal Patron has graciously bestowed five precious names upon the White-bellied Herons currently nurtured at the Conservation Centre in Tsirang. The precious names are:

✨ 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮
✨ 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗺
✨ 𝗞𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮
✨𝗝𝗮𝗺𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴
✨𝗟𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗼

This noble gesture beautifully reflects Her Majesty's compassionate love for nature and unwavering commitment to the protection of all living beings that call Bhutan home.

These precious names were formally unveiled by our Chief Guest and distinguished guests during a special ceremony celebrating Her Majesty's Birth Anniversary.

For a critically endangered species hovering on the brink of extinction, these names symbolize far more than identification, they represent hope, royal guardianship, and Bhutan's enduring pledge to conservation. They will forever inspire our global efforts to protect the White-bellied Heron, one of the world's rarest birds.
This ceremony sends a powerful, definitive message to the world: Bhutan will not let these magnificent birds disappear from our rivers and forests.

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