Towards COP17: Urban and Rural Synergies for Water Resilience in Mongolia

As COP17 draws global attention to climate resilience, this platform will showcase current Mongolian efforts and discuss transferable tools and innovations with UK water experts. This virtual panel will convene policymakers, researchers and practitioners to explore Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) strategies that can reinforce water security and drive sustainable development across both urban and rural settings in the Tuul River Basin. The event will spotlight current initiatives and discuss broader themes including desertification, river restoration and land stewardship.

The dialogue will support COP17’s emphasis on land-water linkages and integrated catchment-scale adaptation, while also aligning with Mongolia’s priorities around rangeland restoration, pastoralist livelihoods and carbon monitoring. As 2026 marks the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), declared by the UN and championed by Mongolia, the event will also reflect the country’s commitment to inclusive governance, Indigenous and community-led approaches, and the mobilisation of financial and technical resources for long-term resilience.