Mongolia and UNEP Announce USD 2 Million Animal-Disease Project
Mongolia and the UN Environment Programme will jointly implement a USD 2 million project to study the spread of infectious animal diseases and reduce outbreaks, UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen announced during a meeting with Environment Minister Sandag-Ochir Tsend. The officials also discussed implementing COP17 decisions, environmental finance and work on drought risk. Mongolia highlighted earlier cooperation with UNEP on the Great Gobi protected area, Tsaatan livelihoods, peatlands, hazardous waste and chemical-pollution assessments. The ministry said it also wants UNEP support for the Steppe Action program and related pasture, water and nature-based initiatives.
M-International Editorial DeskUpdated August 24, 2026
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen announced a joint USD 2 million project with Mongolia to study the spread of infectious animal diseases and reduce outbreaks. The announcement followed talks with Environment and Climate Change Minister Sandag-Ochir Tsend during COP17.
The meeting also addressed drought, land degradation, environmental finance and implementation after the conference. Mongolia reviewed past cooperation with UNEP on the Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area, Tsaatan community livelihoods, peatland protection, hazardous-waste management and chemical-pollution assessment. The ministry proposed further work on Steppe Action and its pasture, water and nature-based components. The report gives the project's headline value but not its duration, implementing regions or detailed indicators.