Ulaanbaatar, April
20, 2026 /MONTSAME/. The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Mongolia, Jaap van
Hierden, expressed readiness to cooperate on ensuring environmental sustainability
during a meeting with the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar,
Nyambaatar Khishgee.
He also provided
an overview of the support and cooperation extended by the United Nations since
Mongolia became a member.
Mayor
Nyambaatar noted that in recent years cooperation with the UN has been active. He
highlighted that 1,385 households in Ulaanbaatar have been included in the “CHIP”
project, which meets insulation standards set by the UNICEF.
He further
stated that the United Nations Development Programme, in cooperation with Ulaanbaatar
Investment Management UCC LLC, is implementing projects in ger areas to support
renewable energy, improve livelihoods, and enhance living conditions. In
addition, in partnership with UNICEF, projects are underway to prevent
infections such as the human papillomavirus (HPV), with causes cervical cancer,
and Helicobacter pylori, aiming to reduce disease incidence and ensure a
healthy, safe, and peaceful environment for children.
He expressed
interest in expanding cooperation more broadly in the field of environmental
protection in the future.
