COP17
Discussion on Forests, Water and Rangelands to Be Held Ahead of COP17 in Mongolia
A meeting and discussion to highlight the importance of forests, water, and rangelands will take place on the 27th of this month, in conjunction with the upcoming COP17—the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Conference of the Parties, hosted by Mongolia, and in observance of the International Day of Forests.
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Mongolia Steps Up Preparations for UN Desertification Conference COP17
A “COPTIME” meeting was held at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of to strengthen coordination among stakeholders, exchange information, and accelerate preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17), which will take place in Ulaanbaatar this August.
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GL Events Selected as General Contractor for COP17 Temporary Facilities
Following an international tender for the construction of temporary facilities in the conference’s “Blue Zone,” France-based GL Events has been selected as the general contractor. The company has served as a main and supporting contractor for 11 COP events between 2011 and 2024.
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Mongolia Expresses Interest in COP17 Cooperation with EIB
Mongolia is interested in cooperating with the European Investment Bank to support the preparation for organizing the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, as well as Mongolia’s three initiatives: Pastureland Leadership Initiative, Integrated Water-Land Management, and Nature-Based Infrastructure Solutions.
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2026: Opportunity to Share Nomadic Wisdom on Animal Husbandry
The official opening ceremony of the “International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026,” declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2025, was organized at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum on February 5, 2026.
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Building Capacity for Multilateral Negotiations
Organizers emphasized during the opening of a training program on February 3, 2026, that COP negotiations follow strict procedures, require a high degree of political sensitivity, and demand advanced communication skills in addition to professional expertise in order to reach consensus.
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Unlocking Mongolia’s Untapped Forest Potentials
It is true that nature can heal itself when left alone, but with the scale of human activity that have happened in the past in Mongolia's forest fund, some level of human intervention is often necessary. In Mongolia, decades of unwarranted regulation and forest mismanagement have fostered the perception that any intervention is harmful, even as forest health increasingly requires active and well-informed management. With proper governance, however, Mongolia can not only sustain its forests but also derive economic benefits. 
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Mongolia’s Global Leadership Role Highlighted in the Framework of COP17
A discussion on youth leadership in land and climate action was organized with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Embassy of the United Kingdom, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and YECAP.
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Mongolia to Propose Three Initiatives at COP17
As part of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), a high-level event titled “From Talk to Action: Making COP30 a Turning Point for Synergistic Climate-Nature Action" was held on November 17, 2025, in the German Pavilion, Belem, Brazil.
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Clean-Up, Infrastructure Preparations for COP17 Underway at National Garden Park
As part of preparations for hosting the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, efforts are underway to expand green areas within the National Garden Park in Ulaanbaatar. Landscaping works include the planting of more than 4,500 trees and shrubs of nine different types, along with grass.
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World Bank to Assist Mongolia in COP17 Preparations
Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Batbaatar Bat, met with Juergen Voegle, Vice President for Sustainable Development at the World Bank, during a high-level conservation and investment forum hosted by the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF Group) in Washington, D.C.
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Over 4,500 Trees and Shrubs to Be Planted Ahead of COP17
In preparation for the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17), over 4,500 trees and shrubs of nine different species will be newly planted and cultivated at the project site for the conference’s temporary facilities.
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Mongolia Hosts Regional Workshop on Air Quality and Environmental Cooperation
The “National Workshop on Air Quality Management in Mongolia: Development and Prospects” is being held in Ulaanbaatar on September 24, 2025.
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Mongolia to Host COP17 on August 17-28, 2026
The 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held in Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia, on August 17-28, 2026.
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Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture Commits to Supporting COP17 Budget
Members of the Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture of the State Great Khural of Mongolia visited the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to review the sector’s legal reform objectives and activities on May 5, 2025. 
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Mongolia Plans to Host COP17 in August 2026
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World Bank Expresses Commitment to Supporting the UNCCD COP17 Conference
The World Bank expressed its commitment to fully supporting Mongolia’s initiative to establish the “International Land and Pasture Alliance for the Future” in conjunction with the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, which will be held in 2026.
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Mongolia to Host UNCCD COP17 in 2026
On March 28, 2025, Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai addressed the plenary session of the State Great Khural of Mongolia on the current situation of climate change, desertification, and land degradation, as well as the measures to be taken moving forward.
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Mongolia Officially Confirmed as Host Country for COP17
On February 21, 2025, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia Odontuya Saldan and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Ibrahim Thiaw signed the Host Country Agreement of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification at the UN Headquarters in Bonn, the Federal Republic of Germany. 
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National Organizing Committee for COP 17 Holds Inaugural Meeting
The National Committee in charge of Management and Coordination of Preparations for the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which will take place in Mongolia in 2026, held its inaugural Meeting on February 6, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.
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Mongolia Tops Chess Gender Equality Index 15 hours
'Khurdan' Service Points Deliver Government Services in 31 Countries 15 hours
Mongolia, U.S. to Mark 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Next Year 15 hours
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Oyu Tolgoi Management Fee Reduction Talks to Be Finalized in March 20 hours
70th UN Commission on Status of Women Ongoing 20 hours
Mongolia-Turkey Strategic Partnership Deepening in All Sectors 20 hours
Kyrgyz Ambassador to Mongolia Presents Copy of Credentials 20 hours
President Khurelsukh: Government to Support Household-Level Production 20 hours
Battushig Reelected President of Mongolian National Olympic Committee 22 hours
Coal Export Increases 23 hours
‘Open Parliament’ Internship Program Begins 23 hours
Discussion Explores Innovation and Export Potential of Traditional Medicine 1 day
Government Approves Agreement on Second Railway Line at Zamiin-Uud–Erenhot Crossing 1 day
Families of Herders Who Lost Lives in Natural Disasters to Receive Non-Refundable Assistance 1 day
Middle East Conflict and Potential Risks to Mongolia Presented to Cabinet 1 day
Citizens Able to Participate in Decision-Making Digitally 1 day
Social Media Registration for Children Under 16 to be Restricted 1 day
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Discussion on Forests, Water and Rangelands to Be Held Ahead of COP17 in Mongolia 4 days
Mongolia, Finland to Strengthen Cooperation in Education Sector 5 days
Snowmelt Flood Risk Warning Issued 5 days
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Special Flight to Repatriate Mongolian Citizens from Middle East 5 days
Museum Days Bring 10,000 Visitors to Chinggis Khaan Museum 5 days
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This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Prime Minister Visits Urgoo Maternity Hospital 6 days
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Mongolia Steps Up Preparations for UN Desertification Conference COP17 7 days
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Mongolia, Norway Foreign Ministers Hold Official Talks 8 days
15th Meeting of Mongolia–Finland Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation Held 8 days
Government Pledges Support for Strategic Crop Cultivation 8 days
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Letter of Credence Presented to President of Lithuania 8 days
Cooperation with University of Turku to Be Expanded 8 days
Newly Appointed Ambassadors Conduct Local Visits 8 days
Mongolian Traditional Arts Performance Presented to Ambassadors in France 8 days
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