Environment
Deer Stone Monuments Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
The Deer Stone Monuments and Related Bronze Age Sites in Mongolia were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List at the extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.
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Cooperation with Saudi Arabia in Environment Sector to be Intensified
Minister of Environment and Tourism Bat-Erdene received His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Saud, Minister of State and Member of the House of Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who is on an Official Visit to Mongolia to exchange views on intensifying bilateral relations in environment sector. Particularly, Mongolian side offered to actively participate in preparation of the 16th sessions of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, sending officials and requested to provide a pavilion during the Conference for promoting Mongolia, reports the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
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Implementation of Regulation on Mineral Extraction by Micro-Mining Discussed
Last year by its Decree No.296, the Government of Mongolia newly approved the Regulation on Mineral Extraction by Micro-Mining. This regulation pursues the two main objectives: increase local employment and give artisanal miners areas damaged by mining activities for use towards further reclamation.         
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Number of Tourists Visiting Mongolia Exceeds 430 Thousand
As of August 29, 2023, some 431,130 tourists have visited Mongolia within the frame of the "Visit Mongolia Year", making approximately USD 650 million revenue to the country’s economy.
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Vegan Festival 2023: Vegan is the Solution for a Sustainable Future
The Mongolian Organic Green Food Association is organizing the “Vegan Festival - 2023” in Ulaanbaatar on August 26-27, 2023, under the theme “Vegan is the Solution.
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20th Meeting of the Goose Specialists Held in Mongolia
The 20th Meeting of the Goose Specialist Group of Wetlands International and the IUCN-Species Survival Commission (GSG) was held on August 16-18, 2023, in Mongolia.  
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International Forum "Climate Change and Youth"
Over 200 children and young people from ten countries took initiatives to contribute to environmental protection and address climate change. 
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Tourism Generates MNT 63.6 Billion in Tax Revenue
Mongolian businesses operating in the field of tourism have paid MNT 63.6 billion in taxes as of the first half of this year.
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Weather Forecast
Starting today (July 28), it is expected to heat up in most areas, beginning from the southwest of the western aimags.
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First Research on Wood Decay Starts
The Institute of Geography and Geoecology of Mongolia in collaboration with researchers from Germany’s Freiburg and Göttingen University has started a research to study the presence and distribution of the decay or rot in larch trees in Khangai soum, Arkhangai aimag.
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Mongolian and Chinese Researchers Collaborate to Establish an Information System for Mazaalai Habitat
Researchers from Mongolia and China will jointly establish a geographical information system for the habitat of the Mazaalai in the Great Gobi Strictly Prohibited Area.
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Weather Warning: Flood Alert
Flooding warnings have been issued as heavy rain is forecasted to hit Ulaanbaatar and its surrounding areas, specifically the Baganuur district, on July 25 and on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
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Research on Forest Ecosystem of NUM Published on “NATURE” Magazine
The research titled “Approaching a thermal tipping point in the Eurasian boreal forest at its southern margin”, which was conducted by the Laboratory of Forest Ecosystem Monitoring of the National University of Mongolia (NUM), was published in the “NATURE” Communications Earth & Environment” magazine on July 10.  
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Transition to Green Economy via National Consensus
At the panel discussion, it was underlined that the carbon market is the source of green financing and the main instrument to ensure green development. 
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Conservation Trust Fund Established in Mongolia
On the sidelines of the “Mongolia Economic Forum-2023,” the Ministry of Environment and Tourism announced that The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is launching a Conservation Trust Fund in Mongolia. 
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Weather Warning: Flood Alert in the Capital City and Mountainous Regions
 Flooding warnings have been issued as heavy rains continue to drench the capital city Ulaanbaatar and some eastern and western aimags of Mongolia. Forecasters warn of heavy rains on Naadam Festival days, July 10-13 in Ulaanbaatar and mountainous regions.
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Ibex Introduced in Bulgan Mountain
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of Arkhangai aimag, a group of natives initiated the introduction of ibex to Bulgan Mountain in collaboration with teachers, scientists and researchers of the Agricultural University.
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Onon Balj Biosphere Reserve Joins UNESCO Global Network
Onon-Balj Biosphere Reserve of Mongolia has been registered to the global network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme has approved the designation of 10 new biosphere reserves in 9 countries, and one transboundary biosphere reserve across 2 countries during the 35th meeting of the International Coordinating Council of the Programme on June 14.
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Mongolia’s Stance and Progress on Green Finance Presented
The “Green Finance-International Forum,” which is being co-organized by the Office of the President of Mongolia, the Mongolian Sustainable Finance Association, the Institute of Finance and Sustainability of China, International Finance Cooperation, Sustainable Banking, and Finance Network, and the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia, is continuing on the second day in Ulaanbaatar. 
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Green Funding Growth in Spotlight of Green Finance Forum
 Under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, the "Green Finance - International Forum" is taking place for the second time in Ulaanbaatar on June 13-16. B. Davaadalai, Economic Policy Adviser to the President of Mongolia has been interviewed on the current situation of green financing, the proposed goals, and the expected results of the Forum.
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Chairman of State Duma Volodin Pays Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia Khurelsukh 15 hours
New President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Receives Seal 21 hours
This Week in Mongolia 23 hours
Mongolia not to be Subject to Restrictions on Oil Products 1 day
Chairman of the State Duma V.V. Volodin Welcomed at Sukhbaatar Square 1 day
President Khurelsukh: Takhi is a Symbol of Mongolia-Czech Republic Relations 3 days
President of Mongolia Meets Prime Minister of Japan 4 days
Photostream: Harvest Season 4 days
President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 4 days
Cooperation with Romania in Education, Emergency and Road Transport Focused 4 days
Otgonjargal Claims Her Second Silver Medal at World Championships 5 days
Recordkeeping of “Black list” for Procurement Tender to be Intensified 5 days
Projects to Implement in Darkhan-Uul, Selenge and Arkhangai Aimags 5 days
President Khurelsukh: The Most Effective Means to Address Complex Issues is Peaceful Dialogue 5 days
ADB Projects Sustained Economic Growth Momentum in Mongolia for 2023–2024 6 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Meets Her Estonian Counterpart 6 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of the Swiss Confederation 6 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of Kazakhstan during UNGA Session 6 days
Railway Safety World Standards Focused 6 days
President Khurelsukh Meets UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw 6 days
President Khurelsukh Participates in the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly 6 days
Mongolia to Field Largest Squad Ever to Asian Games 6 days
Traditional Mongol-Czech Cooperation Ongoing 6 days
Zuunmod TPP to be Presented at Cabinet Session 7 days
Prime Minister's Working Visit to Countryside Continues 7 days
Deer Stone Monuments Added to UNESCO World Heritage List 7 days
Sustainable Development Goals Action Weekend Held in New York 7 days
"Mongolia Open Innovation and Co-creation for SDGs” 2023 is Continuing Its Mentoring Program 8 days
Number of Students to Study in Cuba Increases 8 days
NURA AI Health Screening Center Opens in Mongolia 8 days
This Week in Mongolia 8 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia is keen to collaborate with the G77 Member States in the Field of Science and Technology 9 days
President Khurelsukh’s Greetings to International Scientific Conference on Nomadic Culture and Mentality 11 days
Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Infrastructure 11 days
Photostream: President Khurelsukh Welcomed to Cuba 11 days
Mongolia and Cuba Maintaining Traditional Friendly Relations 11 days
President of Mongolia Meets President of the Republic of Cuba 11 days
First Ever Performance of Morin Khuur Ensemble at Sydney Opera House 11 days
Mongolia Hosts World Horse Archery Championships 12 days
Visit of President of National Assembly of Laos After 11 Years 12 days
Tergel Wins Best Actor at Venice International Film Festival 12 days
Prime Minister Tasks to Start PC-04 Package Work of Oil Refinery 12 days
Digitization to be Intensified in Collaboration with Estonia 12 days
Chairman G. Zandanshatar Participates as Keynote Speaker in Trans-Pacific Stability Dialogue 12 days
Open Skies Agreement with the US Approved 12 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Holds Official Talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia 13 days
Cooperation with Liaoning Province of China in Road Transport 13 days
Consultative Meeting between Foreign Ministries of Mongolia and India 13 days
Protection of Rights of Mongolian Children in Korea under Attention of Korean Parliament 13 days
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Extends Congratulations on DPRK's 75th Founding Anniversary 13 days
D. Oyunkhorol: Largest Construction Project of Public Private Partnership in Khushig Valley 14 days
President Khurelsukh Visits Cheese Processing Plant of APU Dairy LLC 14 days
Photostream: Japan Festival - 2023 14 days
President Khurelsukh to Participate in G77 Summit in Havana 14 days
Minister of Foreign Affairs B. Battsetseg to Visit Australia 15 days
State Commission on Rehabilitation Focusing on Educating Next Generation About Repression 15 days
CGTN Global Business: Minister of Mongolia B.Tulga shares insights on border ports development 15 days
In Scope of "Food Revolution," Soft Loans to Farmers Total MNT 440 Billion 15 days
This Week in Mongolia 15 days
Good Practice "e-Resident" Platform of Estonia to be Introduced 17 days
President Khurelsukh Meets President of the National Assembly of Laos 18 days
Feasibility Study for Sewage Sludge Recycling Plant Launched 18 days
Memorandum of Cooperation between Parliaments of Mongolia and Lao PDR Signed 18 days
Cargo Transportation from Tianjin to Ulaan-Ud via Zamyn-Ud and Altanbulag Available 18 days
Chairman Zandanshatar Welcomes President of National Assembly of Laos 18 days
National Forum Discusses Renewed National Commitment to Achieve SDGs 19 days
President of National Assembly of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 19 days
Mongolia-China Expo: Vital Platform for Economic and Trade Cooperation 19 days
Pope Francis: Mongolia’s Eternal Blue Sky and Vast Lands Remind Us Two Essential Aspects of Human Life: the Earthly and the Heavenly 19 days
Health and Social Protection Services to be Digitalized 19 days
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