Bhutan Annual Waterbird Count
Bhutan Annual Waterbird Count is a citizen-science initiative as a part of the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) forming a bigger part of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC). This citizen-science program is supporting the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide... [Read more]
Invitation of Bids for the Supply of -40 degree refrigerator
The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research (UWICER), Bumthang is pleased to invite sealed bids from eligible Bhutanese suppliers and firms for the supply of -40 degree refrigerator at UWICER, Lamaigoenpa, Bumthang:.. [Read more]
Re-invitation of Bids for the Supply of Desktop Computer
The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research (UWICER), Bumthang is pleased to re-invite sealed bids from eligible Bhutanese suppliers and firms for the supply of Desktop Computer for REDD+ Project... [Read more]
Second Batch NC-II Nature Guide Training
The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environmental Research formally inducted 2nd batch of Nature Guide trainees today under DoEHR, MoLHR scholarship. 40 culture and trekking guides are participating in the training. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dasho Dzondag, Bumthang Dzongkhag as the Chief Guest and other regional heads. The training will be delivered in accordance with the competency based training for the National Certificate II (NC-II) nature guide curriculum... [Read more]
Dragons Back for a Semester Program
A group of 12 students and 3 faculties from the ‘Where There Be Dragons’, the United States are at the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment Research (UWICER) campus, for Bhutan: Environmental sustainability and community happiness program. The group arrived on 21 st February 2020. During the program, they will explore and learn Bhutanese way of life in rural Bhutan and experience living with Bhutanese household to deepen their knowledge of livelihood. They will also learn some of the ethnobotanical use of our natural resources. Besides, they will attend various research talks delivered by the researchers of the institute on the environment and various conservation efforts undertaken by our country... [Read more]