Strengthening Mongolia’s National Adaptation Plan: Aligning Policy, Capacity, and Finance for Climate Resilience
Mongolia
Mongolia faces acute climate vulnerability due to its continental climate, fragile ecosystems, and livestock-based economy. Average annual temperatures have risen by 2.46°C since 1940, with winters warming by 3.2°C. Climate hazards such as dzud (severe winters), droughts, floods, and wildfires, have increased in frequency, causing nearly 30 million livestock losses and over 680 billion MNT in damages (2001–2021). These risks highlight the urgent need for a national framework for adaptation. The GCF Readiness grant amounting to $2.85 million co-implemented by UNEP, aimed to address foundational capacity gaps, enabling Mongolia to systematically integrate climate adaptation into national development policies and plans, culminating in the approval of Mongolia’s NAP 2024–2030.
At a Glance
Number of Readiness Grants
+Mongolia has 10 approved readiness projects with a total value of USD 8.3 million, supporting national adaptation planning, capacity building, and climate finance mobilization.
-National Adaptation Plan Milestone
+Mongolia’s first National Adaptation Plan (2024–2030) with 15 targets and 99 actions across 8 priority sectors.
-Extensive Stakeholder Engagement
+Over 900 stakeholders were consulted nationwide, including government agencies, scientific institutions, and civil society, ensuring broad ownership and local relevance.
-Robust Monitoring & Evaluation Framework
+A comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework was established to systematically track adaptation progress and outcomes.
-“The NAP provides a unique opportunity for Mongolia to systematically integrate climate change adaptation into existing policies, strategies and plans, and to move from project-based adaptation to an integrated programmatic approach to build resilience in the long run.”
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Mongolia