Mongolia’s Ministry of Environment & Tourism and Rio Tinto Mongolia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to work together in combating climate change and desertification, agreeing to collaborate in the following areas over 2022-2026:Contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation and implementing Mongolia’s national-level commitmentsEnsuring the implementation of international conventions that Mongolia has ratifiedSharing international best practices in the field of environment and strengthening research, analysis and human resource capacityJoint participation in and organisation of international eventsAt a time when climate change challenges, including carbon emissions, global warming, and desertification, are coming under a sharp focus globally and instigating increased international efforts, the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between the Mongolian government and a large private sector representative is a significant milestone in implementing Sustainable Development Goals and combating climate change in urban and rural areas in Mongolia.With the Memorandum of Understanding coming into effect, the Parties will establish a joint working group to develop and execute projects and initiatives animated at combating climate change and desertification and, to an extent, contribute to implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. As part of the cooperation, parties will seek to explore how to implement international best practice and determine scientific solutions to deliver on Mongolia’s 2025 target to combat forest pests.
Mongolia’s Ministry of Environment & Tourism and Rio Tinto Mongolia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to work together in combating climate change and desertification, agreeing to collaborate in the following areas over 2022-2026:Contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation and implementing Mongolia’s national-level commitmentsEnsuring the implementation of international conventions that Mongolia has ratifiedSharing international best practices in the field of environment and strengthening research, analysis and human resource capacityJoint participation in and organisation of international eventsAt a time when climate change challenges, including carbon emissions, global warming, and desertification, are coming under a sharp focus globally and instigating increased international efforts, the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between the Mongolian government and a large private sector representative is a significant milestone in implementing Sustainable Development Goals and combating climate change in urban and rural areas in Mongolia.With the Memorandum of Understanding coming into effect, the Parties will establish a joint working group to develop and execute projects and initiatives animated at combating climate change and desertification and, to an extent, contribute to implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. As part of the cooperation, parties will seek to explore how to implement international best practice and determine scientific solutions to deliver on Mongolia’s 2025 target to combat forest pests.