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September 4, 2025
High-Performance Computing System Handover to the Government of Mongolia
5 September 2025, Ulaanbaatar – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Green Climate Fund, today officially handed over a next-generation High-Performance Computing (HPC) system to the Government of Mongolia under the “Improving Adaptive Capacity and Risk Management of Rural Communities in Mongolia” (ADAPT) Project, implemented in partnership with the Government of Mongolia. This marks one of the most significant investments in the country’s forecasting capacity in decades, representing a strategic breakthrough in climate and disaster risk management.
The new system will enable the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring (NAMEM) to conduct climate modeling and weather forecasting at international standards. By powering more accurate and timely forecasts, the HPC system will help protect livelihoods, particularly for rural communities who make up nearly one-third of Mongolia’s population, improve decision-making, and strengthen Mongolia’s long-term resilience to climate change.
The supercomputer represents a dramatic leap in computing power. With a processing speed 16 times faster than the previous system and a 20-fold increase in storage capacity, NAMEM can now achieve far greater accuracy and spatial resolution in atmospheric modeling. This allows for precise weather and climate forecasts over both short- and long-term horizons.
Beyond technology, the ADAPT project is also investing in people. NAMEM staff are receiving training on advanced forecasting methods, the use of Weather Research and Forecasting models, and optimization of post-processing techniques. This ensures that the agency’s experts are fully equipped to maximize the new system’s potential and deliver improved forecasting services.
H.E. Batbaatar Bat, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, stated: “I am fully confident that this new supercomputer technology will play a crucial role in taking the NAMEM’s core function of early warning and forecasting of weather and climate-related disasters to an entirely new level.”
H.E. Batbaatar Bat, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Battulga Erkhembayar, Director General of NAMEM, noted: “With the HPC, we will not only reduce uncertainty and improve the quality of weather forecasts but will also enable detailed modeling of future climate change trends, providing greater precision for planning and management in agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness.”
Mr. Battulga Erkhembayar, Director General of NAMEM
Ms. Matilda Dimovska, UNDP Resident Representative in Mongolia, stated: “I want to thank all those who have contributed to bringing us to this milestone here today. As climate-related disasters such as dzuds, floods, and droughts become more frequent and severe, this system will directly support not only herders but all Mongolians by providing more accurate forecasts, stronger early warning systems, and reliable data to safeguard their livelihoods. UNDP is committed to continuing our partnership with Mongolia to ensure that this system is fully utilized to build a more resilient, sustainable, and prosperous future for all.”
Ms. Matilda Dimovska, UNDP Resident Representative in Mongolia
For further inquiries:
Erdenesukh Otgonbayar | Communications Analyst | UNDP in Mongolia | erdenesukh.otgonbayar@undp.org
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About ADAPT Project
The Improving Adaptive Capacity and Risk Management of Rural Communities in Mongolia (ADAPT) Project is a seven-year initiative launched in 2021 by the Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The project aims to strengthen climate resilience in rural herder communities across vulnerable provinces by advancing Ecosystem-based Adaptation measures, enhancing climate forecasting and risk management capabilities, and promoting public-private-community partnerships to develop climate-resilient livestock products and expand market access for herder organizations.
