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The Nature Conservancy in Mongolia

Our Priorities

A snow leopard rests against a rock.
The elusive snow leopard TNC is working to protect snow leopards through our protected area management work. © D. Tseveenravdan

In Mongolia, our priorities are to:

  • over a herd of grazing horses, Mongolia.

    Protect Land and Water

    Mongolia’s grasslands are one of the planet’s most critical conservation priorities—a last-chance ecosystem that must be saved for a sustainable future. Thus, the Mongolian government pledged to protect 30% of its lands. Explore

  • Two herders in Eastern Mongolia's Tosonhulstai Nature Reserve.

    Community Based Conservation

    TNC emphasizes the significance of herder communities, relying on livestock herding for their livelihoods, and their extensive traditional knowledge. It recognizes that herder leadership in grassland conservation. Explore

  • Peatland in Bayanzurkh soum, Khuvsgul Province.

    Tackle Climate Change

    Climate change is here now. TNC Mongolia is working to tackle climate change through Natural Climate Solutions, which can help Mongolia avoid or increase the capture of up to 240,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually by 2030. Explore

  • Aerial shot of Bulgan Gol river, Mongolia.

    Develop Permanent Financing Mechanisms for Conservation

    Together with the Government of Mongolia, TNC initiated to implement the Eternal Mongolia PFP. It will create financial sustainability in the conservation sector while supporting ambitious conservation goals in Mongolia. Explore

Our Goals for 2030

We’re racing to hit these targets to help the world reverse climate change and biodiversity loss. Together, we find the paths to make change possible.

  • 40,000 km of riverine systems of Khuvsgul province are effectively protected
  • 14 million hectares of important biodiversity areas are protected using a series of legal provisions.
  • 40 million hectares of rangeland management is improved through community-based conservation.
  • 10 million hectares of land is avoided from conversion through local-level protection.
  • Support the leadership of 300 Community-Based Organizations involving 15,000 people in stewarding their environment and securing rights.
  • 1 million hectares of riverine floodplains of Khuvsgul province are effectively protected under the Law of Water of Mongolia.
  • 240,000 tCO2e/year reduced emissions.