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Desertification issues considered


Oyundelger 2017-09-18 03:09

Desertification issues considered.

Desertification issues considered. Mongolia is one of the countries vulnerable to desertification in Eurasian region. President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga exchanged views with the UNEP representatives on paying attention to desertification. Mr. President talked about some projects and programs on resolving water issue in Gobi region, about formulation of programs and policies after making feasibilities on establishing a satellite city, re-planning the capital city and constructing apartments dedicated to reducing air pollution in Ulaanbaatar. Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Erik Solheim mentioned about experiences of countries in utilizing deserts for economic means, and emphasized Mongolia is able to make the experience of these countries. Supporting the point, the Mongolian President said, “Canada managed to tackle the desertification after planting trees, even now the country is exporting trees. This is one of the best examples of combating desertification, and Mongolia intends to realize practice of these countries.”

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