Ulaanbaatar
"Sustainable, Resilient, and Green Cities Project" to Be Implemented in Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, and Erdenet
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Ulaanbaatar, January 14, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The United Nations “Sustainable, Resilient, Green City” project aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of climate change is planned to be implemented in Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet, and Darkhan cities of Mongolia. The project, developed by the United Nations and to be realized in 20 countries, is currently in the research phase. A meeting regarding preliminary discussion, environmental studies, and expected outcomes was held on January 8, 2025.
The “Sustainable, Resilient, Green City” project will begin in 2026 and run for five years. It will include a total of 11 sectoral indicators. According to the sectoral indicators, Darkhan City has been considered feasible for the project due to its favorable demographic and geographical conditions for rapid development, including the potential to increase green spaces, resolve waste management, and accelerate economic growth.
The project has a total funding of USD 6.9 million, and the amount of funding to be allocated to each city has not yet been determined.
Governor of Darkhan soum T. Tulgaa announced that the city which demonstrates more initiative by conducting research and leading the process will be able to secure a larger allocation of the project funding.
The UN "Sustainable, Resilient, and Green City" Project Consultant in charge of Urban Waste Management Issues B. Erdenee highlighted that upon completion of the project, around 60,000 people are expected to benefit directly or indirectly, greenhouse gases will be reduced by 8 million tons, and 300,000 hectares of land will undergo afforestation and rehabilitation to create green spaces.
The project team was presented with proposals to prioritize the issues facing Darkhan soum such as access to drinking water, its quality, maintenance and protection of green spaces, waste segregation, grey water use, soil pollution, and food security.
