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Climate Change

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For a Thriving Mongolia: The Fight Against Biodiversity Loss, Climate Change, and Desertification

Mongolia faces the triple threats of biodiversity loss, climate change, and desertification, but communities are leading the charge for change. As the world prepares for Tri-COP, explore how UNDP supports this critical fight for a thriving Mongolia.

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Combating Desertification in Mongolia’s Gobi: Story of Resilience and Restoration

76.9% of Mongolia's land is affected by degradation ─ threatening ecosystems and livelihoods. See how with support from the GEF, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and UNDP are advancing community-driven solutions and sustainable land management in Mongolia.

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Mongolian Herder’s Rise to Globally Acknowledged Wool Shearer

Discover Enkh-Amgalan's journey from nomadic herder to globally acclaimed wool shearer through Mongolia's first wool shearing initiative! See how UNDP, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change & the Global Environment Facility are empowering herders and transforming the wool industry in Mongolia.

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From Isolation to Inclusion: Delgermaa's Journey to Inclusive Employment

Meet Delgermaa ─ a 22-year-old in Mongolia who found purpose and joy in her life through inclusive job opportunities. Learn how the EU Delegation in Mongolia and UNDP are breaking barriers for persons with disabilities and promoting inclusive employment in Mongolia.

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What we do

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in 177 countries and territories. UNDP opened its representative office in Ulaanbaatar in 1973 after more than a decade of successful cooperation with Mongolia. Ever since, UNDP has worked for equitable and sustainable development for the benefit of all Mongolians. UNDP is committed to helping the Government and the people of Mongolia achieve the Sustainable Development Development Goals as well as other national development priorities.

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2024 National Human Development Paper

The 2024 National Human Development Paper, titled 'A Just Energy Transition for Human Development in Mongolia', assesses the impact of Mongolia’s coal-dependent economy on its human development progress and offers a roadmap for a people-centered energy transition that addresses the energy and human development capabilities for both current and future generations. The 2024 National Human Development Paper marks the seventh such report for Mongolia since 1997, continuing UNDP's tradition of comprehensive analysis of global, regional, and local development trends.

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About Mongolia

 

76.9%

(2020)

of Mongolian land is classified as degraded

27.8%

(2020)

of the population lives below national poverty line

25.4%

(2024)

of Parliamentarians is female.

61.1%

(2022)

of university students are female

96/189

(2023/2024)

Human Development Index Rank

6.6% (H1)

(2023)

Unemployment rate

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