Karma Tshering is a Bhutanese conservation leader. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation. He is a leading voice for sustainable development in Bhutan. Tshering has dedicated his life to protecting Bhutan’s natural heritage. He is passionate about the relationship between conservation and community well-being. Tshering believes that sustainable development can only be achieved when local communities are empowered to manage their own resources. He has worked tirelessly to promote sustainable forestry practices. He also advocates for the protection of Bhutan’s unique biodiversity. He has received numerous awards for his work. These include the Ramon Magsaysay Award and the Goldman Environmental Prize. __birthday__: 1967