UNDP and MOFALI Convene Dialogue on Sustainable Supply Chains and Green Transition in Mongolia’s Livestock-Based Products Sector during COP17
August 24, 2026
Ulaanbaatar, 21 August 2026. Under the GEF-funded project “Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Supply Chains in Mongolia,” jointly implemented by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry (MOFALI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a side event titled “Sustainable Supply Chains and Green Transition in Mongolia’s Livestock-Based Products Sector” was convened during UNCCD COP17. The event was co-organized with the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association, Mongolian Leather Manufacturers Association, and Mongolian Wool Manufacturers Association.
The dialogue focused on how Mongolia’s cashmere, wool and leather sectors can advance safer, cleaner and more sustainable supply chains. Discussions covered sound chemical management, cleaner production, traceability systems, green finance and export competitiveness. Participants underscored the growing importance of traceability and transparency, as international buyers and consumers increasingly seek reliable information on product origin, production conditions and environmental performance.
The discussion further emphasized that sustainable supply chains begin well before processing and manufacturing. Pasture management, responsible livestock production and efforts to reduce land degradation were highlighted as essential foundations for higher-value and environmentally responsible products.
Key follow-up areas included strengthening sustainable supply chains from pasture to market; scaling up environmentally friendly technologies and innovations; enhancing traceability and certification systems; expanding access to green finance; and deepening partnerships among government, industry, financial institutions and development partners.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to continue working together to build more sustainable, competitive and environmentally responsible supply chains for Mongolia’s livestock-based products, contributing to land restoration, economic resilience and long-term sustainable development.
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Khulan Bayarsaikhan | Communication Analyst | UNDP Mongolia | khulan.bayarsaikhan@undp.org