Preface

This Environmental Performance Review of Mongolia takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since 1987. It covers legal and policy frameworks, compliance assurance, greening the economy, environmental monitoring, public participation and education for sustainable development. Furthermore, the EPR addresses issues of specific importance to the country related to air protection, biodiversity conservation and water, waste and land management. It also examines the efforts of Mongolia to integrate environmental considerations into its policies in the forestry and health sectors and highlights the progress achieved in the management of disaster risk associated with natural and human-made hazards. The review further provides a substantive and policy analysis of the country’s participation in international cooperation on the environment, with a specific focus on the three Rio Conventions.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Responsible Consumption and Production

Climate Action

Life on Land