Celebrating the World Environment Day on 2024, the launch of the revitalization of the Thimphu Ecological Park was graced by Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, who directed the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTF) and the Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF) to spearhead the revival initiatives. Her Majesty was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Kezang Choden Wangchuck. Thimphu Thromde is tasked with implementing comprehensive measures to revive the park's local bird and micro-vertebrate populations through an action plan covering biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration, ecological resilience and climate adaptation, community engagement and well-being, and urban green infrastructure and sustainable development.
Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck is the recipient of "Champion of Rising Leaders Award" by Teton Science School for Her Majesty’s dedication to environmental conservation, and for inspiring and nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders on 17th October, last year, along with Murie Spirit of Conservation Award for Bhutan.
Restoring Wetland at Thimphu Ecological Park
The significance of wetland and species conservation encompasses wider benefits for education, research, and the health of the urban community, as well as sustainability aimed at keeping the park well-maintained and usable throughout. The wetland harbors diverse species of flora and fauna, with 130 plant species, 61% represented by herbaceous plants, and 21% by shrubs. It is also the home to the endangered bird species Gallinago Nemoricola, commonly known as the wood snipe.
World Environment Day 2024
World Environment Day is an important remainder for all of us to collectively work towards environmental conservation. Lets embrace sustainable practices in our daily lives, conserve resources, and advocate for eco-friendly solutions.
The theme of World Environment Day this year is "Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience".
We are doing our part. Now, you can help us by our collective efforts, from a small steps like planting a tree, reducing waste, or supporting renewable energy for a significant change for our home, our planet!
