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Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN)

RSPN is Bhutan’s oldest Environmental NGO established in 1987 devoted towards the conservation of the Kingdom’s environment.

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Conservation

Background

RSPN was established in 1987 under the Royal Command of His Majesty The Fourth King of Bhutan as a Citizen-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) devoted to the conservation of the Kingdom’s environment. His Majesty The King was the Royal Patron of the RSPN from 1999 to 2012. Currently, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck is the Royal Patron. RSPN is governed by a seven Board Directors, the Executive Director is the head of the organization.

Vision

To be the Leader in conservation ensuring future generations of Bhutan live in an Environmentally Sustainable Society.

Mission

To inspire personal responsibility and active involvement of people of Bhutan in the conservation of the Kingdom’s environment through, Education, Community Engagement and Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities.

Conservation Mandala

RSPN’s works revolves around six thematic areas and they are:

  1. Species and Habitat
  2. Environmental Education
  3. Sustainable Livelihoods
  4. Waste and Pollution
  5. Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
  6. Wetland and Freshwater

Click here to view the Conservation Mandala.

The conservation mandala represents our systemic approach and efforts, geared to implement sustainable solutions to emerging environmental challenges through innovation, citizen engagement, education, and empowerment. The six thematic areas are initiated based on national and international priorities that are aligned to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Using this approach, it affirms our belief and commitment to addressing the global issues which are interdependent in nature to support our goal of an ‘Environmentally Sustainable Society’.

To know more about the programs and impact of RSPN, click on the links below:

RSPN institutional Brochure

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White-bellied Heron Brochure

Thimphu, Bhutan
rspnbhutan.org

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