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

As the world gears up for COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of the most urgent global conversations will be about desertification, land degradation, and the future of our ecosystems. Under the theme “Our Land. Our Future,” the conference aims to heighten global ambition and accelerate action for land restoration. This is particularly relevant for countries like Mongolia, where desertification is a growing challenge, exacerbated by climate change and human activity. To support Mongolia’s efforts in addressing these challenges, the Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience of Green landscapes in Mongolia (ENSURE) project, funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and implemented by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and UNDP, with the partnerships with local governments and herders, is providing vital support to restore ecosystems, improve livelihoods, and secure a future where both people and nature can thrive together by working closely with herders and local communities.