Ulaanbaatar, April 11, 2024 /MONTSAME/. During its regular session on April 10, 2024, the Cabinet made the following decisions:

The Draft Law on Mitigating the Negative Effects of Climate Change on Traditional Livestock Husbandry to be Submitted to the Parliament

The Cabinet discussed the Draft Law on Mitigating the Negative Effects of Climate Change on Traditional Livestock Husbandry and decided to submit it to the State Great Khural of Mongolia.

The increased frequency of droughts and dzuds caused by climate change is severely affecting the citizens of local areas. Therefore, to promptly assess disaster risks and implement measures to improve the livelihoods of herders, the Cabinet decided to submit the draft Law to the State Great Khural for urgent consideration in line with the Law on the Procedure of Sessions of the State Great Khural,

The draft Law defines measures to enhance the resilience of the livestock industry against the negative impacts of climate change and to reduce and overcome risks. Also, the draft Law reflects measures aimed at the sustainable and efficient development of the livestock industry. It will encourage herders to voluntarily collaborate and join cooperatives to improve their livelihoods, satisfy their common needs, and increase the economic returns of livestock products.

In Mongolia, as of April 8, 2024, 9.6 percent of the total livestock, or approximately 6.3 million, have perished due to the harsh winter and spring conditions this year. It signifies the livestock husbandry sector in Mongolia has faced a disaster that caused losses exceeding the internal economic and social resources and capabilities.

D. Amarbayasgalan: Launching the “New Cooperative - Wealthy Herder” Program will Improve Social Security and Well-Being of Herders

Minister of Mongolia and Head of the Cabinet Secretariat Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve introduced the “New Cooperative - Wealthy Herder” Program.

Mr. Amarbayasgalan noted the draft for the "New Cooperative - Wealthy Herder" Program was developed, considering that appropriate state policy to support the development of risk-resistant nomadic, semi-nomadic, and intensive livestock husbandry, the conducting of livestock production through cooperatives, and promoting cooperatives in line with Mongolia’s development plan is the way to reduce the detrimental effects caused by climate change and help herders have income.

With the successful implementation of the program, several positive outcomes are expected. The supply system will be improved, leading to reduced seasonal price fluctuations for livestock products. It, in turn, will stabilize herders' income and improve their social security and well-being. Also, the Program will enhance the ability of the livestock sector to adapt to climate change and manage risks. Ultimately, this will contribute to the development of sustainable livestock production that is environmentally friendly, innovative, and meets green criteria.