Khuvsgul tourism to be promoted

Odonchimeg 2016-03-02 10:03

Economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia agreed on a project to benefit the environment and livelihoods at Khuvsgul Lake National Park in northern Mongolia.

Khuvsgul tourism to be promoted. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia agreed on a project to benefit the environment and livelihoods at Khuvsgul Lake National Park in northern Mongolia. The Khuvsgul Lake project is ADB’s first-ever tourism project in Mongolia—an undertaking that will help create jobs, develop sustainable community-based tourism, and protect the environment. Khuvsgul Lake National Park has long been considered one of the jewels in the crown of Mongolia’s protected area estate. More than 1 million hectares of stunning snow-capped mountains and forested hillsides surround Khuvsgul Lake, which supports 70% of Mongolia’s—and 1% of the world’s—freshwater. The park’s wilderness and biodiversity values are of global importance and the area is increasingly becoming an international tourist destination. The Khuvsgul Lake project will focus on promoting sustainable tourism, community livelihoods, and environmental protection around the lake. Collaborative approaches will be implemented between the park authority, residents, and tour operators, to strengthen local tourism business and waste management.