Environmental conservation work in Bhutan
Latest news and publications
02 Jul 2008
Poaching gangs blamed for tiger density tumble in Nepal park
A Nepal wildlife reserve that boasted the highest density of tigers in the world is just half a decade later struggling to hold a few remaining tigers.
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16 Apr 2008
Indian rhinos on the move to a better future
After centuries of having their range contracted to the point of extinction, India’s rhinos are on the move outwards again. In a difficult operation, two male rhinos were taken back to a national park in Assam’s Himalayan foothills last weekend.
The return was an emotional moment for local residents, who lost their last rhinos a decade ago during a 20 year period of civil disturbance that wrecked infrastructure in the famed Manas National Park and allowed poachers free reign. » Read more
24 Mar 2008
Norden Pines briquette plant opens in Bhutan
In a rural farming province of Bhutan, a programme is under way to provide an alternative source of energy and protect the environment. » Read more
Norden Pines briquette plant opens in Bhutan
In a rural farming province of Bhutan, a programme is under way to provide an alternative source of energy and protect the environment. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Aug 2008 - Started: May 2006Asian Big Cat Project
This project aims to build on tiger conservation efforts in Bhutan by strengthening anti-poaching law enforcement. It will seek to improve the capacit... » Read moreProtected Areas in the Temperate Broadleaf Forest Ecoregion
Thrumshingla National Park is a central part of the biological corridors system of Bhutan. With an area of 768 km2 it is located in Southcentral Bhuta... » Read moreReducing Climate Change Induced Risks and Vulnerabilities from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods
The project aims to address threats posed to Bhutan by climate change. It will focus on the most significant impact, namely the formation of glacial l... » Read moreContact
WWF Bhutan Programme Office,
Thimphu
Bhutan
T: +975 2 323 528
F: +975 2 323 518
Thimphu
Bhutan
T: +975 2 323 528
F: +975 2 323 518
