Training Workshop on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory from the Livestock Sector in Bhutan Theme: “Improving Data Collection, Quality, and Management for Transparency”

19–22 May 2025: A four-day training workshop on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory from the Livestock Sector was successfully conducted in Bumthang from 19 to 22 May 2025. Themed “Improving Data Collection, Quality, and Management for Transparency,” the workshop brought together 26 participants from various commodity centres, Dzongkhags, and gewogs across the country. The training was led by resource persons from the Department of Livestock, Thimphu:

The workshop was conducted under the Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) project, with funding support provided by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.

Throughout the training, participants were introduced to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2006 software and learned to estimate livestock-related GHG emissions at Tier 1 level using data sourced from their respective work areas. This hands-on training culminated in the preparation of GHG estimation reports, which were presented by the trainees during the closing session.

The workshop’s closing session was graced by the Director, Department of Livestock, who commended the participants for their active engagement and emphasised the importance of accurate and transparent GHG data to support Bhutan’s climate commitments.

The Department of Livestock remains committed to strengthening institutional capacities for GHG inventory and climate reporting, in line with national and global transparency frameworks.

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A 28-day training program on Artificial Insemination (AI) for Community-based Artificial Insemination Technicians (CAITs) is currently underway in Khar Gewog, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag. The program is being organized by the Regional Livestock Development Centre (RLDC), Kanglung, with the objective of strengthening the availability and continuity of AI services across the eastern region.
The CAIT initiative was conceived to address the shortage of AI technicians in the field by engaging local community members in cattle breed improvement programs. It aims to ensure uninterrupted delivery of AI services, enhance community involvement, and create employment opportunities for school dropouts and educated youth, thereby contributing to sustainable rural livelihoods.
Currently, 52 Artificial Insemination Centres (AICs) are operational across six eastern dzongkhags. Most of these centres are managed by a single technician responsible for a broad range of tasks, including AI service delivery, clinical case handling, fodder and feed development, and participation in official meetings and training sessions. This workload often results in inconsistent AI service delivery. The ongoing training seeks to equip CAIT candidates with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively deliver AI services at the grassroots level.
The CAIT program was introduced in 2010 by the National Dairy Development Centre (NDDC), Yusipang, under the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL). Since its launch, RLDC Kanglung, with financial assistance from the CARLEP project and in collaboration with NDDC and respective dzongkhags, has trained and deployed 83 CAITs, of which 45 are actively serving in the field. This initiative directly supports the Department’s broader goal of improving milk production through accelerated dairy breed enhancement.
The current training batch includes 33 participants, among whom two are female candidates, representing six eastern dzongkhags. The program commenced on April 16 and will conclude on May 13. The training is fully funded by the CARLEP project under IFAD support.

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