Environment
Training on environmental crime prevention held
Mongolian Environmental Civil Council (MECC) and Environmental Authority of Ulaanbaatar city organized a training on environmental crime assessment and the investigation standards, prevention of conflict of interests with the support of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism on May 29.
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ADB to help transform two national parks in Mongolia as models for sustainable tourism
On May 28, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD38 million in loans to develop ecotourism in Khuvsgul Lake National Park and Onon-Balj National Park to serve as models for economically inclusive development and conservation in Mongolia.
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International New Energy Summit takes place
During the International New Energy Summit 2019 held on May 23, participants had open discussions on topics ‘Green Policy, Green City and Green Technology.’
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Biodiversity and Adaptation to Climate Change-II project begins
The second and third phases of Biodiversity and Adaptation to Climate Change project is to be implemented in Mongolia.
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Earthquakes recorded in Bayankhongor and Sukhbaatar aimags
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred at 07.46pm, yesterday, May 16 in the area named ‘Khos ulaan-Uul’, 20km away from the center of Zag soum, Bayankhongor aimag.
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Mongolian delegation attends UNESCO International Water Conference
Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat, Director of Khan-Uul complex school of Dornod aimag, one of UNESCO associated schools, G.Budtuya and 11th grader of the school A.Azbayar attended UNESCO International Water Conference that took place on May 13-14 in Paris, France.
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Western ecological research center to be built in Khovd
This year, the Western Ecological Research Center will be established in the Khar Us Lake national park under the Local Development Support project of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports with funding from the Asian Development Bank.
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Biodiversity conservation project to be implemented in 13 soums
A Consultative Meeting of Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience of Green Landscapes in Mongolia Project, which is being co-implemented by United Nations Development Programme, the Ministries of Environment and Tourism and Food, Agriculture and Light Industry with funding of Global Environment Fund, was held in Altai city of Gobi-Altai aimag on May 14.
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Mazaalai protection issues discussed
On May 13, an international conference on mazaalai or gobi bear conservation and public participation was held at the National University of Mongolia (NUM) with involvement of international scholars and representatives of NGOs engaged in bear research and conservation. 
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Green space to be improved in cooperation with botanical experts
Governor and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city S.Amarsaikhan met with the scholars and experts of relevant institute at the Mongolian academy of Sciences.
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Project on management of waste collection and transport to be implemented in Ulaanbaatar
In partnership with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, a workforce of the Governor of the Capital City will be implementing a project to create a clean, healthy environment for the residents in ger districts by making management of waste collection and transport more effective, accessible and lower cost in the frameworks of the non-refundable aid by the Swiss Development Agency in 2019-2022.
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Waste management issues discussed at the national forum
Ministry of Environment and Tourism organized the national forum on waste management under the theme ‘Transition and solutions to waste-free economy’ on May 7, 2019. Representatives of relevant ministries, private entities, NGOs and local municipal authorities participated in the forum.
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624 hectares of forest area allocated to forest unit of Umnugobi aimag
Since 2007, the Greenbelt Plantation Project has been jointly implemented by the Governments of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to mitigate dust and sandstorms and combat desertification. With the first phase of the project successfully implemented, Mongolian Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia Jeong Jae Nam and the Greenbelt Project's coordinator signed the agreement to transfer the 624 hectares of land, in which are 100 hectares of forest area, 500 hectares of restored saxaul forest and 24 hectares of tree nursery, and its training center to the Local Forest Unit.
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A.Bayarjargal awarded 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize
Ms.Bayarjargal Agvaantseren, head of the Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation and Snow Leopard Trust’s Mongolia Program Director, has been awarded the 2019 Goldman Environmental Prize.
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GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop for Asia takes place in Ulaanbaatar
The GEF (Global Environment Fund) Expanded Constituency Workshop for Asia is taking place in Ulaanbaatar between April 23 and 26. More than 130 representatives of 14 countries are participating in the event.
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19.8 percent of total land area to be protected
At its plenary meeting, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture held the final discussion on the draft resolution on the issue of taking some areas under special protection of the Government.
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‘Land Degradation Offset and Mitigation in Western Mongolia’ project completes
A closing workshop of the project ‘Land Degradation Offset and Mitigation in Western Mongolia’ took place. Deputy Minister for Environment and Tourism Ts.Batbayar, State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Ts.Tsengel, and UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Mongolia Beate Trankmann delivered opening remarks at the event.
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Partnership with Denver city to be further developed
At the invitation of the Vice President of Denver Zoological Foundation Graeme Patterson, Governor of Dornogobi aimag T.Enkhtuvshin, Chairman of the Citizens’ Representative Khural of the aimag S.Tumenbayar and officials of Ikh Nart Nature Reserve visited Denver, USA. In partnership with the Denver Zoological Foundation, the Mongolian Academy of Sciences has been implementing a long-term project at the nature reserve since 2001.
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Seminar on biodiversity and biosafety takes place
In partnership with the EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centers of Excellence Initiative, the National Committee on Biosafety at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism has been implementing the P53 regional project on organizing profession training to upgrade legal environment of the national law on biosafety and bioprotection in Central Asian countries since 2017.
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‘Let’s Protect the Nature’ campaign launches
By the order of Minister of Justice and Home Affairs, ‘Let’s Protect The Nature’ campaign started running from April 15 to decrease environmental crime rate.
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Asian Development Bank Holds Business Session of the Board of Governors 8 hours
FIDE Candidate Master Mungunzul Bat-Erdene Among the Frontrunners at the Asian Individual Chess Championships 9 hours
Construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" Commences 10 hours
Over 7000 Visitors Gather at the Daurian Rhododendron Festival in Erdenebulgan Soum 10 hours
From Coast to the Capital: a Week-Long Journey Through South Korea 11 hours
Princess Maha Chakri Award to Be Conferred to Mongolian Teacher 13 hours
Fiber Network and Data Infrastructure to Be Expanded Across Mongolia’s Gobi Region 14 hours
The 8th Mongolian Children’s Summer Sports Festival to Commence on May 26 17 hours
Bib Number Allotment for the "Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2025" Commences Today 17 hours
Ulaanbaatar City to Cooperate with Domestic Manufacturers on 24 Mega Projects 17 hours
Member of the State Great Khural Bayarmaa Judag Meets Ambassador of the EU to Mongolia Ina Marciulionyte 17 hours
Passenger Information Center of Mongolia Gains Access to IATA Data 18 hours
“The Contemplation of Tsogtu Khung-Taiji” Documentary Film Premieres 18 hours
Celebrate Europe Day at the National Park on May 17 19 hours
President of Mongolia Attends the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1 day
Ulaanbaatar and Budapest Discuss Collaborating in Introducing Eco-Friendly Wastewater Treatment Methods 1 day
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mongolia will Support the Professional Development and Research Endeavors of Nurses 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Now Home to Maple Tree Park 1 day
Mongolian Judokas Win Three Medals at the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 1 day
World Bank to Support Standing Committees to Mobilize International Financial Resources Towards Social Sectors 1 day
First Census on Mongolia’s Population during the Early 20th Century Published 1 day
Ulaanbaatar Cultural Days Promote "Go Mongolia" National Brand in Budapest 1 day
Today Marks International Nurses Day 1 day
“Made in Mongolia-2025” Expo to Take Place in Sydney 1 day
Mongolian Team Captures Seven Medals at the XXV Asian Physics Olympiad 1 day
This Week in Mongolia 1 day
President of Mongolia Attends the Victory Day Parade 3 days
Principal Dancers of the Bolshoi Theatre to Play Leading Roles in "Giselle" in Mongolia 4 days
Draft Law on Ratification of the Agreement on Cooperation on Pension between Mongolia and Kazakhstan Submitted 4 days
“Climate-Related Disclosure Guideline” for Financial Institutions in Mongolia Released 4 days
“Hidden Art in Archaeological Finds” Exhibition Opens at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts 4 days
Mongolia Exports Goods to 61 Countries in the First Four Months of 2025 4 days
Construction and Major Maintenance in Mongolia Amount to MNT 1.4 Trillion 4 days
Mongolian Mountaineers to Summit Mount Everest 5 days
Direct Flights on the Murun-Cheongju Route to Be Launched 5 days
Mongolian Vegetable Growers to Receive Incentives 5 days
National Emergency Management Agency: No Damage Recorded Due to 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake 5 days
President of Mongolia Meets Mongolian Cadets Studying in the Russian Federation 5 days
President of Mongolia Lays Wreaths at the "On the Roads of War" Monument 5 days
Working Group Established to Assess the National Satellite Project of Mongolia 5 days
ADB and Ulaanbaatar Flour Partner to Support Women Farmers and Wheat Supply Chain 5 days
Heat Loss in School and Kindergarten Buildings to Be Reduced 5 days
Green Park to Be Established in Kharkhorin City Under “Billions of Trees” National Movement 5 days
Ulaanbaatar City to Plant Trees in Eight Locations This Year 5 days
Artificial Intelligence Used to Analyze Health Screening Results 5 days
The State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Stage "Lambugain Nulims" Opera for the 39th Year 5 days
Seoul Fashion Road Transforms Deoksugung-gil into a Wondrous Hanbok Runway 5 days
“IELTS” Test Centre Opens in the National University of Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia and Canada to Cooperate on Improving the Capacity of Micro Mining Rescue Operation 6 days
Remote Areas in Gobi Region to Be Connected to Fiber Optic Network 6 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Russia Hold Official Meeting 6 days
Seoul in Bloom: A Season of Wonder at the Seoul Spring Festa 6 days
President of Mongolia Arrives in Moscow to Attend the Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 6 days
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal” 6 days
Hungarian Museum of Ethnography Preserves 700 Photographic Negatives Taken by László Földes in Mongolia 6 days
Public Service Bureaucracy Index of Mongolia Improves 6 days
Children's Participation in Social Networks to Be Regulated by Law 6 days
Year-Round Children’s Camp to Be Established 6 days
Public Oversight and Participation in Uranium Exploration and Mining Project to Be Ensured 6 days
Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai: All Government Policies Should Be Directed Toward the Wellbeing of Children 7 days
The 10th Our Ocean Conference - A Defining Moment in Global Ocean Governance 7 days
Erdenesuvd Batbayar Departs for India to Compete in Miss World 2025 7 days
Mongolian Men’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Attends Joint Training in Dagestan 7 days
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route 7 days
French Development Agency to Open Its Resident Representative Office in Mongolia 7 days
Project to Establish the Tsagaan Burgastai–Ongi Water Complex and Restore the Ulaan Lake Ecosystem Launches 7 days
Mongolia and Türkiye Exchange Views on Potential Cooperation Under the “White Gold” National Movement 7 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases Over One Ton of Precious Metals in April 7 days
Mongol Script Contest Organized in Irkutsk, Russia 7 days
Mongolia Studies Online Voting Possibilities for Overseas Voters 7 days
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