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““POLICY AND POLICY AND CHALLENGES ON CHALLENGES ON
ENVIRONMENT IN ENVIRONMENT IN MONGOLIA – GEF MONGOLIA – GEF COOPERATIONCOOPERATION””
By J. EnkhsaikhanBy J. Enkhsaikhan
GEF Political Focal Point for MongoliaGEF Political Focal Point for Mongolia
GEF Constituency Meeting
4-5 April 2007, Hu Han Thailand
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Ecological Features of MongoliaEcological Features of Mongolia• Mongolia has a unique and rich natural ecosystems
• As Mongolia undergoes a massive socio-economic transformation, threats to these natural areas, flora, and fauna are rapidly mounting.
• All natural zones such as high mountains, valleys between the mountain ranges, the wide steppe, Gobi desert and semi-desert zones are interconnected.
• Ecologically, Mongolia occupies a critical and fragile transition zone in Central Asia, where the Siberian taiga forest, the Central Asian steppe, the high Altai mountains and the Gobi desert converge.
• Socio-economic development of the country is much dependent on natural resources
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Basic environmental challenges Basic environmental challenges
Mongolia’s environment is relatively unspoilt. However, rapid transition since 1990 accelerated risks of damage. Many areas of concern are emerging:
– Land Degradation– Desertification (Climate Change, Dust and Sand Storms)– Deforestation– Decline of Water Resources– Loss of Biodiversity– Urban Air Pollution– Solid Waste– Frequent Natural Disasters
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• Basic law is “Law on Environmental Protection” that includes 3 main principles:
• prevention of adverse impacts• creation of favourable environmental conditions
for human life, labour and recreation• ensuring the development of sustainable
economy
( in total, over 30 environmental laws, programs, policy papers and regulations )
• International cooperation (treaties/agreements)
Legislative FrameworkLegislative Framework
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GEF and Mongolia’s policy GEF and Mongolia’s policy coordinationcoordination
• Land Restoration of Mining Sites
• Reforestation and Desertification Prevention
• Reduction of Environmental Pollution
• Water Use Management
• Expansion of Protected Areas Network and Biodiversity Conservation
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Key playersKey players
• State Great Hural (parliament)• Government of Mongolia• National committees and commissions• Environmental treaty bodies, GEF• Ministries and agencies• Local government / agencies• Private sector / local industries• Non-governmental organizations
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Results and achievements:Results and achievements:( case study on desertification ) ( case study on desertification )
• Programs to combat desertification, including through UNCCD
• GEF’s designtaion of a separate focal area on land degradation
• Contribution to capacity building, implementation of innovative, sustainable land management & implement programs
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Challenges and constraints (1)Challenges and constraints (1)
• Limitation of resources vs. expanding desertification
• Lack of clear holistic approach to environment management at national level
• Weak institutional capacity and lack of full understanding of GEF policies and procedures
• Weak innovative and efficient programmatic approach that affects cost-effectiveness GEF operations
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Challenges and constraints (2)Challenges and constraints (2)
• Limited capacity at the lower levels of government
• Reconciling conflict of interests and priorities of different stakeholders
• Linking the project to ongoing or planned activities
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Lessons learnedLessons learned
• Projects need to be nationally driven (formulation, planning & implementation)
• Consultation and participation of the major stakeholders
• Capacity to implement programs in a cross-sectoral, synergistic and integrated manner
• Focus on impact-oriented rather than process-oriented approach
• Need for visible impacts on the ground and thus on livelihoods of communities
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Recommendations Recommendations
• More fully incorporate national development program and global
environment benefits
• Strengthen understanding and communication among country actors/stakeholder & with GEF
• Assist in capacity building, promote country support programs