(June 27, 2025) [Mongolian below] In an important step for wildlife conservation, WCS Mongolia, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and the General Authority for Border Protection (GABP), has initiated and secured approval for a Safe Passage Plan to facilitate the eastward movement of the khulan (Asiatic wild ass, Equus hemionus hemionus) across critical linear infrastructure barriers near Zamiin-Uud, Dornogovi Province. To operationalize these commitments, a multi-st...

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(June 27, 2025) Sustainable conservation initiatives depend on the engagement and leadership of local communities, particularly those who regularly interact with wildlife and nature. In Mongolia, where approximately a third of the population practice nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoralism, this collaborative approach is essential. While Mongolia's nomadic traditions have sustained communities for millennia, rapid changes, including climatic shifts, economic development, and technological advancements, present ...

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