Mongolia Calls for Land-Restoration Financing Pledges to Be Honored
Mongolia used the High-Level Sustainable Financing Forum held alongside UNCCD COP17 to urge governments and partners to deliver financing previously pledged for land restoration. Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag, chief of staff of the Office of the President, reaffirmed Mongolia's commitment and said implementation must follow international promises. The forum brought public and private finance discussions into the conference agenda. Mongolia has convened a sustainable financing forum regularly under presidential auspices since 2022. The statement adds political pressure for measurable funding, but the report did not announce a new aggregate commitment or a timetable for disbursement.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated August 20, 2026
At the High-Level Sustainable Financing Forum held during UNCCD COP17, the Office of the President of Mongolia called on countries and development partners to fulfill existing financial pledges for land restoration. Chief of staff Uilstuguldur Altankhuyag reiterated Mongolia's commitment to sustainable land management and emphasized the need to translate promises into implementation.
The forum connected governments, international organizations and financial institutions with discussions on mobilizing public and private capital. Mongolia has organized a sustainable financing forum under the President's auspices on a regular basis since 2022. The MONTSAME report described a call for delivery on commitments but did not identify a new total financing package or a specific disbursement calendar.