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May 28th, 2011

Smart Green Infrastructure on the agenda at Bhutan meeting

The Government of Bhutan and Global Tiger Initiative Secretariat are organizing a two-day workshop in Thimphu, the capital of the majestic and remote Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas between India and China, to introduce principles of Smart Green Infrastructure (SGI). The Global Tiger Initiative, as part of the World Bank’s efforts to mainstream conservation into development, is pioneering research and knowledge-sharing on the full policy spectrum and techniques to allow infrastructure development to go hand in hand with the preservation of wildlife and biodiversity.

May 24th, 2011

Global Environment Facility kids undergo “Tiger Transformation” on Take Your Child to Work Day

Celebrating the one day of the year when parents are encouraged to bring their children to the workplace and give a lesson about what Mom and Dad actually do, the Youth for Conservation Forum led tiger-themed activities, trivia, and a presentation for about 25 children on April 28.