Bhutan Ecological Society

14/04/2026

On 13 April 2026, Bhutan Ecological Society (BES), in partnership with MicroEnergy Credits (MEC), conducted Local Stakeholder Consultation for the “Integrated Cooking & Space Heating Carbon Mitigation Program” in Thimphu and Sakteng Gewog (Trashigang), bringing together voices from both urban and remote communities.

The initiative aims to accelerate Bhutan’s transition to clean energy by promoting efficient electric induction and infrared cookstoves, along with electric space heating systems, replacing traditional biomass and LPG use. This shift will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve indoor air quality, and ease pressure on forest resources.

Developed under Bhutan’s Carbon Markets Framework (2025) and aligned with Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, the program supports high-integrity climate action contributing to Bhutan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and sustainable development priorities.

The consultations—an essential requirement under Gold Standard and Core Carbon Principles (ICVCM-CCP)—ensured transparency, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and strong social and environmental safeguards. They also provided a platform to identify risks early, incorporate community feedback into project design, and promote inclusive, equitable benefit-sharing.

The consultation saw participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, civil society, private sector actors, financial institutions, and local leaders—reflecting a collective commitment to advancing clean, inclusive, and sustainable energy solutions in Bhutan.

05/03/2026

“Mountains to Mangroves Initiative: Growing Food, Forests and Livelihoods”

Under the Mountains to Mangroves Initiative, more than 15,000 temperate fruit saplings -including apples, pears, peaches, kiwi, plums, and apricots - were distributed to around 120 households in Dogar Gewog in 2026.

This effort supports sustainable livelihoods, food security, and landscape restoration through agroforestry. The initiative will continue to distribute temperate, sub-tropical fruit trees, and timber species across the country to strengthen climate-resilient communities.

Over the past two years, the initiative has planted 426,419 fruit trees and timber species across the country, benefitting approximately 2,500 households.

16/02/2026

Attention Indian Firms!!!

Tender Extension Time Notice for Package 1(Plant Technology Package) under the 20TPD Bio-waste to Biogas plant project.

Find the bid document on BES website : https://bes.org.bt/the-bhutan-ecological-society-bes-invites-sealed-bids-from-eligible-indian-firms-for-the-20tpd-food-waste-to-biogas-plant-anaerobic-technology-at-memelakha-thimphu/

Reach out to [email protected] or +975-17848918 for any queries.

Saarc Development Fund

30/01/2026

RETENDER NOTICE

Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) hereby re-invites sealed bids for WP-2: Civil & Site Development Works under the 20 TPD Bio-Waste to Biogas Project, Thimphu, earlier advertised in Kuensel dated 18 November 2025. Minor amendments have been incorporated in the earlier tender document. The revised tender document is available on the BES website:
https://bes.org.bt/tender-call-civil-works-for-20-tons-per-day-food-waste-to-biogas-plant-through-anaerobic-technology-at-memelakha-thimphu-bhutan/
Bid Security: Nu. 700,000
Bid submission deadline: 13-Feb-2026, 4:00pm
Bid opening: 13-Feb-2026, 4:15pm
Contact [email protected] / +975-17848913 for any queries

Saarc Development Fund

Retender notice from Bhutan Ecological Society

14/01/2026

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13/01/2026

04/01/2026

On 30 December 2025, the Clean Thimphu City – Clean Paro initiative concluded its implementation phase. Launched in February 2025, the project delivered strong results in just 10 months, proving what coordinated action can achieve.

A key milestone was the deployment of Bhutan’s first AI-enabled waste surveillance system. Smart bins, CCTV cameras, and GPS-enabled waste collection vehicles were integrated into a centralized IoT dashboard. This allowed real-time monitoring, predictive waste collection, stronger enforcement, and improved accountability.

Beyond systems and infrastructure, the initiative achieved meaningful community impact:

i. 8,000+ citizens and students mobilized
ii. 44.5 tonnes of waste removed
iii.Eco Ambassador Movement launched, promoting long-term behavior change and shared responsibility

These results highlight a simple lesson: waste management works when it is collaborative.

Looking ahead, the focus is on scaling and sustaining impacting the impacts and forming a multi-stakeholder consortium to access larger climate and waste management financing.

This marks an important milestone, but it is only the beginning.

📌 For more details, visit the dedicated social media page https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=clean%20thimphu%20city%20inititiave and official website https://ctci.thimphucity.bt/.

Bhutan Ecological Society (BES) was proud to provide technical assistance to Thimphu Thromde and Paro Dzongkhag Administration under the guidance overall of of Environment and Climate Change (DECC), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan, throughout the process.

This initiative is part of the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia implemented by the @ South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme and supported by the World Bank

02/01/2026

We are glad to partner with the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Bhutan Trust Fund and lead the full funding proposal development for this project to be submitted to the Adaptation Fund.

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29/12/2025