Mongolian
Prime Minister N. Uchral has called for full transparency in the financing of the upcoming COP17 conference, stressing that budget spending must be open to the public from the outset.
Speaking at a meeting of the national committee organizing the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Prime Minister N. Uchral said the government would prioritise preparations and ensure swift resolution of outstanding issues.
The conference is seen as a major opportunity to deepen international cooperation on land degradation, desertification, and climate change, key challenges facing Mongolia. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing green development.
The COP17 summit will be held in Mongolia from August 17–28, with participants expected from UN member states, affiliated organisations, and major financial institutions including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. Around 8,000–10,000 delegates are expected to attend.
Preparations are underway through 12 subcommittees, with 56% of 782 planned tasks completed so far.
