Minister of Environment and Climate Change Batbaatar Bat has worked at the ‘Green Wall’ tree nursery site in Uvurkhangai aimag.
The ‘Green Wall’ Project, being jointly implemented by the Government of Mongolia and the Government of the Republic of Korea since 2007, is a long-term initiative to combat climate change. During its first phase from 2007 to 2016, a total of 3,046 hectares of land were afforested. In addition to Uvurkhangai aimag, dedicated project units were established in Umnugobi, Tuv, Khuvsgul, and Selenge aimags to carry out afforestation activities.
At the nursery site, afforestation and tree propagation are being carried out, alongside pilot testing of greenhouse propagation technology for coniferous species adapted to Mongolia’s climate. The greenhouse method has proven to produce saplings up to eight times higher in quality than traditional open-field propagation.
Beyond tree cultivation, the site has also entered a subsequent project phase over the past three years aimed at domesticating medicinal plants and selected varieties of vegetables.
To ensure risk-free, effective, and sustainable implementation of the project, a complex of facilities has been established in Uvurkhangai aimag. The facilities include a training and information center, a warning tower capable of detecting wildfire threats within a 40-kilometer radius, a smart irrigation system, and a soil and fertilizer storage.
Moreover, Korean experts have been conducting training and research, as well as preparing local professionals, creating employment opportunities in the region.
The ‘Green Wall’ project, implemented through intergovernmental cooperation, is scheduled to transfer the developed project sites to the Mongolian side by 2026. Project managers stressed to Minister Batbaatar that the active involvement of the Ministry is critical to ensure the long-term sustainability of the initiative.

Published Date:2025-07-30