On October 24, 2024, a discussion was held in Ulaanbaatar with over 30 participants from various water NGOs, including partners of CWP-Mongolia. The new Minister of Environment of Mongolia and CWP-Mongolia organized the meeting to improve water management institutions in the country and establish a public professional organization for water-related activities. Starting in April 2024, the Government plans to create a capable and collaboratively organized association that can work closely with government entities and take on some of its functions, thus significantly contributing to Mongolia’s water sector’s development.<\/p>\n
Participants gathered to discuss the current water issues facing Mongolia, share their perspectives, and propose solutions. Presentations during the meeting covered several critical topics:<\/p>\n
– Prospects for water demand in Mongolia and strategies to meet growing needs.<\/p>\n
– The transboundary accumulation and use of surface water, drawing on international experiences.<\/p>\n
– Approaches to strengthen water governance.<\/p>\n
Conclusions drawn from these presentations included:<\/p>\n
– The most effective way to meet the increasing water demand is by utilizing resources from the Arctic Ocean basin and the Selenga River catchment area.<\/p>\n
– Implementing the Orkhon-Gobi and Orkhon-Ongi surface water reuse projects could address immediate low water demand. However, challenges such as transboundary water issues and the need for environmental and social impact assessments present significant obstacles.<\/p>\n
– The involvement of multiple ministries in water-related issues severely undermines a unified approach to the development and policymaking of the water sector, complicating the search for appropriate solutions to both current and future challenges.<\/p>\n
– A comprehensive approach to water resources and river basins\u2014including their protection, rational use, rehabilitation, construction of water facilities, and ownership\u2014should be based on principles of effective water governance and management.<\/p>\n
– A working group involving NGOs should be established to tackle water issues in Mongolia.<\/p>\n
– The Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach and the establishment of river basin councils should be prioritized in Mongolia’s water sector.<\/p>\n
– Strengthening water partnerships and enhancing joint activities will significantly contribute to the development of the water sector in Mongolia, with public-private partnerships (PPPs) being vital for sustainable water governance.<\/p>\n
The Updated Draft Water Law of Mongolia has been submitted by Professor Basandorj to the President’s office. The President has concluded that enhancing water governance should be a strategic priority for both the government and parliament, as well as for civil society.<\/p>\n
The outcome of this meeting aims to improve water sector management and establish the Mongolian Joint Association for Water Professionals (MJAWP). Plans are underway to organize a symposium for water-related NGOs in early December, during which the working group will prepare the MJAWP rules and regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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