Mongolia unveils 2026–2030 national biodiversity strategy
At the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), Mongolia officially presented its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2030, aligning with global commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Qazinform News Agency cites MONTSAME.
Sandag-Ochir Tsend, Environment and Climate Change Minister and Chair of the National Committee for COP17 introduced it.
Mongolia joined the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993, committing to conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources, fair sharing of genetic resources.
The new strategy emphasizes turning global pledges into concrete results.
The Kunming-Montreal Framework (2022) set worldwide biodiversity targets through 2030.
Mongolia’s plan, enacted by Government Resolution on June 10, 2026, is fully aligned with these targets.
2026–2030 strategic goals are to strengthen policy synergy across Rio Conventions, enhance ecosystem resilience against desertification and climate change, expand protected areas and improve management and promote community-based conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Reports noted, Mongolia, UNCCD Secretariat joined efforts to promote country ahead of COP17.