The first part of UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) was held virtually from 11 to 15 October, 2021. The conference opened with the transfer of the Presidency of the Conference of the Parties by Egypt to the People’s Republic of China.The Conference which also included a High-Level Segment saw the creation of Kunming Biodiversity Fund, adoption of Kunming Declaration and building political impetus for adoption of ambitious post- 2020 global biodiversity framework.

NECS would like to re-announce the following vacancy on lateral transfer:

Shortlist of Vacancies on Lateral Transfer

1. Background

16 September has been proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (World Ozone Day), commemorating the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on 16 September 1987.  World Ozone Day has been celebrated annually around the world to draw the public’s attention to the importance of ozone layer protection and achievements from implementing the Montreal Protocol. 

To commemorate the World Ozone Day 2021, National Environment Commission Secretariat is organizing a national level Ozone2Climate Art Contest with an objective to create general awareness on the Ozone Layer protection and mobilize public support on the phase-out of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and phase-down of potent greenhouse gases Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

The National Environment Commission Secretariat would like to invite interested bidders to kindly submit their expression of interest for the Consultancy Services for the Mid Term Evaluation of the project “Study on Minimum Environmental Flow for Hydropower Projects in Bhutan - Final Phase”, by September 30, 2021; 12:00 BST.

For further details, please download the Request for Expression of Interest, which includes the Terms of Reference.

For further clarifications please contact: +97517235366 or jlnorbu@nec.gov.bt

The Water Resources Coordination Division conducted the 1st Taskforce meeting for the project “Comprehensive Assessment of Water Resources targeting both the quantity and quality of water”. The project is being undertaken under the auspice of the Royal Government of Bhutan – Green Climate Fund – United Nations Development Programme Project “Preparation of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for Bhutan, with a focus on the water sector”, from July 2021 to April 2023. 

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced an event to inaugurate Waste Management Facilities in Thimphu. The event was held at one of 9 new facilities, in Dangrina.

NECS would like to announce the following vacancy for lateral transfer:

Junior Engineer and Civil Engineer