RKSI Supports Mongolian High-level Officials Learning from PRC on Desertification Control and Water Resource Management

BEIJING, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (3−8 November 2025) – A high-level study tour of Mongolian officials to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) provided practical insights for the COP 17 Legacy Program: Global Rangeland Initiative, as Mongolia prepares to host COP 17 in August 2026. From 3–8 November, a Mongolian delegation from the Parliament and the Government visited the PRC to exchange experiences and innovative practices on desertification control, grassland restoration, and water management. Grasslands are vital for both Mongolia and the PRC, as they support biodiversity, help regulate the climate, and sustain the livelihoods of pastoral communities. Member of Parliament and Special Ambassador for COP 17 Mongolia, Munkhbayasgalan Luvsanbyambaa, stressed the importance of learning from successful PRC models on grassland restoration and sustainable livestock development, backed by public, private, and philanthropic investments. During the visit, the delegation learned about PRC initiatives to transform the livestock sector into a high-quality, green, traceable, and integrated value chain. They also visited project sites under ADB’s Chao Lake Rehabilitation Project, where they exchanged views with local officials and the project management office on wetland restoration, water resource management, and eco-compensation practices. The visit was organized with support from the ADB–PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative (RKSI) and jointly facilitated by EARD and CCRE to promote knowledge exchange and cooperation in addressing grassland ecosystem degradation in Mongolia. Enkh-Amgalan Tseelei, Lin Ji