This project aims to make climate change adaptation policy recommendation that is science based and spatial characteristics specific through an assessment of climate change vulnerability of “herder-livestock-pasture” system and a policy analysis in Mongolia and China on local level. More specifically, we will assess the ecological, social and economic vulnerability of the population to climate change in Khovd province of Mongolia and Ulaanqab prefecture of China’s Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region by determining and analyzing the relationship between key variables and indicators of climate change vulnerability (CCV) and calculating integrated vulnerability index. Secondly, local level climate change adaptation (CCA) related policy documents will be analyzed using “Adaptation criteria”. These criteria will be defined based on the official criteria from NDC Action Plan and the characteristics of the local vulnerabilities. Finally, synthesis analysis will be conducted with the results from CCV and CCA to produce adaptation policy recommendation for local governments.
Project Leader
Dr Altanbagana M. (Project Leader) - Associate Professor, Head of Social and Economic Geography Division, Institute of Geography and Geoecology, Mongolian Academy of Sciences
"As a project leader, I participated in the working group and advisory team for the preparation of these two national documents. In doing so, I had the honor to present the climate change risk and vulnerability assessment results from our project, and contributed to developing documents for strengthening sustainable adaptation to climate change and strengthening capacity at the national, regional, and local levels. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the APN-GCR for their valuable cooperation and support."
Dr Burmaa Z. - Associate Professor at Western Regional Branch of National University of Mongolia, Director of the Western Regional Center for Ecological Research
"Looking ahead, I would like to emphasize the importance of continuing collaboration to advance scientific and technological research on climate change and adaptation in Western Mongolia, particularly in Khovd Province, and to support regional socio-economic development through research-based knowledge and outcomes."
Nergui Ch. - Director of Agency of Nature and Environment of Khovd Province, Mongolia
"By the Order No. A/164 of March 14, 2025 issued by the Governor of Khovd Province, a working group was established to develop the “Provincial Plan for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation." Therefore, we are pleased to note that the research results and policy recommendations derived from this APN-supported project are being considered in evidence-based policymaking and in strengthening the capacity of local government officials in the agriculture and environment sectors. These findings are also being integrated into the Khovd Province Climate Change Adaptation Plan, in close collaboration with the research team."
Project publications
Project final report: CRRP2022-09MY-Myagmarsuren
Assessing climate hazard risks for Mongolian herders: A county-level study in Khovd, Bayankhongor, Dundgovi provinces
National Adaptation Plan – Mongolia
Report: “CRRP2022-09MY-Myagmarsuren” Project’s Contribution to the Development of the National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change
Assessment of the Vulnerability and Adaptive Capacity of Pastoral Livestock Production to Climate Change at the Soum Level
Preliminary results of determining the social variables of rural population’s vulnerability to climate change
Preliminary results of social variables analysis of rural population’s vulnerability to climate change
Agriculture sector variables of climate change vulnerability assessment in Mongolia
Analyzing environmental and economic variables of climate change vulnerability in Mongolia
Project Introduction, climate change vulnerability and adaptation measures
Determining variables of social, economic, and ecological vulnerability to climate change
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