14/09/2026
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In Bhutan, all lives are sacred. But even sacred lives are at risk.
Sacred Lives, Shared Spaces, highlights the growing threat of illegal wildlife trade and poaching.
From the forests to the traditions of communities across the country, this campaign invites you to explore how faith, culture, and conservation come together to shape a future of coexistence.
For the past few months, we have shared stories and perspectives from faith leaders, researchers, communities, and conservationists on the frontlines- the rangers- on how faith, tradition and resilience can foster coexistence and codependence between people and wildlife.
In our final episode, ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ง๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐: ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ, explores how Dorji Wangchuk, a villager who once killed birds and fish, later realized their value in terms of the ecosystem. Today, he is protecting the same wildlife and nature through ecotourism.
Illegal wildlife trade and poaching are among the most severe threats to global biodiversity. According to WWFโs Living Planet Report 2024, wildlife populations have declined by 73 percent in just 50 years (1970-2020), with poaching cited as a leading cause alongside habitat loss and climate change.
Say no to poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Together, we can stop the trade that threatens our shared existence.
Click here to watch the full episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Jif2fwQ2Y
Sacred Lives, Shared Spaces is a partnership between the Central Monastic Body (Zhung Dratshang), the Department of Forests and Park Services and WWF-Bhutan.
