"SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT, AND GREEN CITIES PROJECT" TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ULAANBAATAR, DARKHAN, AND ERDENET

The United Nations “Sustainable, Resilient, Green City” project aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of climate change is planned to be implemented in Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet, and Darkhan cities of Mongolia. The project, developed by the United Nations and to be realized in 20 countries, is currently in the research phase. A meeting regarding preliminary discussion, environmental studies, and expected outcomes was held on January 8, 2025.

The “Sustainable, Resilient, Green City” project will begin in 2026 and run for five years. It will include a total of 11 sectoral indicators. According to the sectoral indicators, Darkhan City has been considered feasible for the project due to its favorable demographic and geographical conditions for rapid development, including the potential to increase green spaces, resolve waste management, and accelerate economic growth. 

The project has a total funding of USD 6.9 million, and the amount of funding to be allocated to each city has not yet been determined. 

The project team was presented with proposals to prioritize the issues facing Darkhan soum such as access to drinking water, its quality, maintenance and protection of green spaces, waste segregation, grey water use, soil pollution, and food security. 

Source: Montsame