The project aims to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity to implement Mongolia’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goals and mainstream climate change into subnational development planning. Key activities include developing strategies and institutional plans for the Climate Change Research and Corporation Centre (CCRCC), enhancing data analysis capabilities, and increasing climate change awareness and capacity among various stakeholders. The project will help remove  barriers to climate finance investment and support the development of comprehensive climate change policies and plans.

The project is designed to build institutional and technical capacity to support the implementation of Mongolia’s NDC targets.

One of the key desired outcomes of the readiness support program is for country stakeholders to develop the necessary capacity, systems, and networks for Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded activities. We completed climate change capacity-building training for all provinces. These government employees are responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting climate-related actions at the provincial level.

In November 2019, Mongolia increased its climate mitigation ambition in its updated NDC, aiming for a 22.7% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. Despite these commitments, challenges remain in implementing the NDC due to a lack of long-term strategy and capacity. The project addresses these barriers by developing the CCRCC and enhancing the capacity of government staff and stakeholders to integrate climate considerations into planning and policy-making.

The project intends to achieve four key outcomes:

Outcome 1: Enhanced Institutional and Technical Capacity

Building the institutional and technical capacity of staff at the new Climate Change Research and Cooperation Center (CCRCC), across 21 provinces at the sub-national level, and within the National Institute of Public Health.

Outcome 2: Development of Public Health and Renewable Energy Policies

Formulating and implementing improved public health and renewable energy policies to support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Outcome 3: Refinement of the GCF Country Program

Refining the GCF country program to integrate results from additional climate change research and analyses.

Outcome 4: Support for Concept Note Development

Assisting national stakeholders in developing concept notes for future investment, thereby enhancing the potential for increased climate finance investment to achieve Mongolia’s NDC targets.