Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation

24/08/2026

📢 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🌿

The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) is pleased to announce vacancies for the following positions:

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 – 𝟭 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 – 𝟭 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁

Interested Bhutanese candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are invited to submit their applications along with the mandatory documents specified in the respective Terms of Reference (TOR).

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 21 September 2026, before 5:00pm
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: BTF Office, Thimphu, or electronically via [email protected]

Visit www.bhutantrustfund.bt or scan the QR Code for 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺.

For further information, please contact the HR Officer at 17824156 during office hours.

𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙.

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21/08/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🌿

The Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) successfully conducted an in-country learning visit for stakeholders under the Project Formulation Grant (PFG) of the Adaptation Fund Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) Project, “Securing Water and Enhancing Climate Resilience in Thimphu (Rural) District, Bhutan,” from 16–20 August 2026.

The visit brought together approximately 50 participants which includes local government representatives, community members and farmers, from four Gewogs of Thimphu Dzongkhag. Following travel on 16 August, participants spent exploring climate adaptation sites in Tsirang and Dagana under the Adaptation Fund project “Adaptation to Climate-Induced Water Stresses through Integrated Landscape Management in Bhutan” on 17–18 August, before continuing to Paro on 19–20 August for further field learning.

Through hands-on field visits and direct interaction with host communities and technical teams, participants gained first-hand exposure to proven, locally relevant adaptation strategies from watershed management and climate-resilient water infrastructure to climate-smart agriculture and improved local governance for climate action.

The exchange fostered valuable knowledge-sharing and strengthened participants’ capacity to identify and plan similar adaptation interventions within their own Gewogs, marking a significant step toward locally led climate resilience in Thimphu (Rural) District.

BTF extends its sincere appreciation to all host communities, local governments and partners who made this learning visit a success.



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14/08/2026

Wishing Kelsang and Pema all the very best as they take their learning and experiences from BTF into their next chapter. 🌿

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12/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🐾🌿

A significant conservation partnership was strengthened today with the signing of a USD 49,500 funding agreement between the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) and the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan (MoENR), to support red panda conservation in Tergola, Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve (JKSNR), Haa.

The initiative supported by the donor facilitated through the BTF, will strengthen red panda protection through pilot a community-led camera trap monitoring and Panda Guardian, capacity building for communities and field staff on red panda tourism, knowledge exchange, and livelihood opportunities including eco-tourism, bamboo crafts and conservation-linked enterprises.

Speaking at the signing, the Director of DoFPS, Mr. Karma Tenzin, stressed the importance of implementing such initiatives to address critical conservation needs on the ground, while recognizing BTF as an important and long-standing implementing partner of DoFPS in advancing conservation efforts across Bhutan.

The Managing Director of BTF, Dr. Karma Tshering, highlighted that BTF continues to open new doorways and secure funding for priority conservation areas, while fostering strategic partnerships to support Bhutan’s conservation priorities.

By bringing together scientific conservation, institutional capacity and community stewardship, the initiative aims to strengthen habitat protection, promote coexistence between communities and red pandas, and contribute to Bhutan’s broader biodiversity conservation goals.



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12/08/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🐘🌿

“𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨.”

This World Elephant Day, we celebrate these magnificent giants and the vital role they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems.

The 2026 theme calls for global cooperation, shared conservation action, and coexistence to protect both African and Asian elephants. Their future depends on collective efforts to safeguard habitats, reduce human–elephant conflict, and ensure people and elephants can thrive together.

Let’s come together to protect elephants and the ecosystems they call home. 🐘💚



Picture Courtesy: Divisional Forest Office, Sarpang

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12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day to all our young changemakers shaping a brighter, better future! 💚💛🌿😀

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌿

“𝘿𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙨, 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨”

𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. 💛💚

Wishing all young people a very 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆! May your ideas, passion and actions continue to inspire positive change for our communities, environment and future.

07/08/2026

Celebrating our interns, their learning, contributions and fresh perspectives! From exploring BTF’s work to reflecting on our six core values, it has been a summer of meaningful learning and growth. 🌿

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03/08/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘-𝗟𝗚 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 🌿

Funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and supported by the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF), the Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Engagement in Local Governance (CARE-LG) Project, implemented through the Project Management Unit (PMU), that is, the Department of Planning, Budget, & Performance under the Ministry of Finance, Royal Government of Bhutan, is strengthening local governance systems and building capacity to deliver climate-resilient development across Bhutan.

In July, the project advanced capacity building at both the local and national levels through two key initiatives:

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚-𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜
During the Finance Officers' Workshop (13–17 July, Tsirang), Finance Officers from Dzongkhags and Thromdes enhanced their knowledge of the Performance-Based Grant Mechanism (PBGM), with sessions on grant implementation, budget utilization, monitoring, and performance reporting to support effective climate resilience investments.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
On 7 July, a virtual orientation brought together 97 participants from 60 Gewogs to strengthen understanding of environmental, social, and gender safeguards before sub-project implementation. The session covered ESS screening, gender equality and social inclusion, mitigation measures, and the CARE-LG Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), helping ensure climate adaptation activities are implemented responsibly, transparently, and with communities at the center.

📢 Stay tuned for more CARE-LG Project updates as we continue working together to build resilient communities and a sustainable future.



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31/07/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🌿

“𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨: 𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩”

We join the global community in celebrating World Ranger Day and honoring the dedicated rangers whose commitment, courage, and service help protect nature every day.

As Guardians of a Changing Planet, rangers play a vital role in conserving biodiversity, protecting wildlife and ecosystems, combating environmental crimes, supporting scientific research and monitoring, engaging with local communities, and strengthening the resilience of our natural landscapes in the face of growing environmental challenges.

On this World Ranger Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all rangers for your unwavering dedication and service in safeguarding our natural heritage.

Thank you for inspiring us all to value and protect nature for a more resilient future.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌿



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