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Catalyse and support nature-based economy contributing to human well-being and resilient economic growth

Inspire environmental stewardship to promote inclusive conservation and development

Sustain a healthy and resilient natural ecosystem with a viable wildlife population of ecological and cultural significance

**A sustainable and just Bhutan for nature and people

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**Faith, Environment and Stewardship

More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of...” a powerful resonance of faith in Lord Tennyson’s “The Passing of Arthur from Idylls of the King” perhaps, still inspire people of all faith and religious affiliation. Historically, faith has always played a significant role in shaping human society and culture. The belief system and values associated with faith has influenced human behavior and has, in a way, framed our mental outlook. From conservation perspective, while faith manifests in multiplicity, it encapsulates universal reverence for nature and reminds us of our duty to care for our natural environment. The five major faiths of the world – Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism expound a common statement on the importance of nature and conservation. A quick peek into the teachings of the five major faiths reveal this uniformity.

**The tigers of Royal Manas

If you walk through the forests of Royal Manas National Park, it is like stepping into the fantasy world of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. If you walk through the forests of Royal Manas National Park, it is like stepping into the fantasy world of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.It is not difficult to spot a pug mark or come across the majestic, endangered cat. There are numerous tales of tiger sightings and if that is unbelievable, there are camera trap images to swear by.Royal Manas National Park is home to the largest number of tigers in the country, with 29 adults of 131 tigers in the country counted in park. The numbers were findings of the National Tiger Survey in 2021-2022

**Of festival, mountains, people, and fast changing lives inside two national parks

October 14, Soe gewog, Thimphu. The sun is right above the head as it gives way to the clear blue sky. A gently rising voices of cheering crowd welcomes you to hundreds of tourists and visitors watching local men and women dance to traditional songs and musics. The Jomolhari Mountain Festival, a celebration of highland cultures and livelihood is underway. A flat plain leading to Jomolhari peak is fenced by different tents exhibiting highland products and souvenirs. A well decorated gate, traditional tents pitched on festival ground at the heart of Soe village is filled with fun and exciting display of livelihood, traditions and cultures.

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CONSERVATION GAINS

52%

Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex

167

Species of fish and 3 species of freshwater otters

27%

Increase in tiger population from 2015 to 2023

38.2%

Increase of black-necked crane population from 1987 to 2021

39.5%

Increase in snow leopard population from 2016 to 2023