Mongolia Nature Conservation, Environment Issues

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Mongolia

In a country at the crossroads, the Conservancy is protecting the last great grasslands of Asia.

A young girl watches visitors to a Mongolian national park from the window of the guard house. She is the daughter of the only guard at this park which is situated on the broad grassland steppes. ©Chris Pague/TNC

Through traditional land protection and cutting edge initiatives like Development by Design, the Conservancy is working to create a sustainable future that honors and preserves the culture of Mongolia’s grasslands. Play a role in the Conservancy’s long-term success in safeguarding the rich natural resources of Mongolia’s steppes.

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Development by design © The Nature Conservancy

Big Opportunities, Big Threats

Mongolia stands at a crossroads between conservation and development. See how we're helping strike a balance.

Gala Davaa © TNC

Gala Davaa: Fighting for the Past

A lot has changed since Gala grew up in the mountains of Mongolia, but he’s working to preserve the country’s immense natural resources well into the future.

The Nature Conservancy's Galbadrakh (Gala) Davaa, (on left, writing - Director of Conservation for the Conservancy's Mongolia Program) with Enkhtsetseg Tuguldur, a Conservancy biologist in Mongolia, taking notes while touring Mongolia's Khentii Province grasslands. © Ted Wood

Conservation Mission in Mongolia

Join Gala Davaa, conservation director for The Nature Conservancy's Mongolia program, in the wild, rolling grasslands that define his country's environment.

Rangers in the Toson Hulstai Nature Reserve, stand next to their new patrol vehicle. Thanks to the vehicle—a gift from visiting AP Council/Board of Directors members—the rangers will be able to patrol the Eastern Grasslands year-round and crack down on poaching. © Tuguldur Enkhtsetseg/TNC

Mongolian Rangers: Steppe-ing Out

How did we help rangers learn more about Toson Hulstai's ecology in one of Mongolia's harshest winters?

Ger camp near the Toson Hulstai Nature Reserve. This is a protected area in the Eastern Steppe, known as Zuun Bus. © Chris Pague/TNC

Test Your Knowledge of Mongolia!

Take a quiz to see how much you know about the grasslands of the Eastern Steppe and their connection to climate change.

Otgonbaatar Tsog; a Mongolian herder (in traditional dress) talks with California rancher Bob Blanchard during a Conservancy sponsored study tour consisting of Mongolian government and conservation people visiting grasslands, parks and ranches of the central California coastal region. © Mark Godfrey, The Nature Conservancy

Pilot Projects

We are working with Mongolia to create a blueprint for sustainable development in many parts of the country.

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Development by Design Mongolia slideshow

Gazelles running in the eastern steppe of Mongolia © Joe Kiesecker

Finding a Balance

How Development by Design is helping Mongolia.

Mongolia and Grasslands slideshow TNC

Mongolia Grasslands and Climate

Explore the grasslands and people of the Eastern Steppe of Mongolia.

A red fox in Toson Hulstai National Reserve, Mongolia © Tuguldur Enkhtsetseg/TNC

Ice Squad

Steppe-ing Up Conservation Enforcement in Mongolia.

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The Nature Conservancy's Galbadrakh (Gala) Davaa, (on right) Director of Conservation for the Mongolia Program with herder Nanzaddorj Namkhai, a volunteer ranger at the Ugtam Nature Reserve on the vast Mongolian grasslands. © Ted Wood

A Conservation Mission in Mongolia

Join Gala Davaa, conservation director for The Nature Conservancy's Mongolia program, in the wild, rolling grasslands that define his country's environment.