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Exploring Mongolia’s Wildlife with Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar | ZSL Mongolia 2023
Explore by The Seat of Your Pants is a YouTube channel that connects classrooms and the public with scientists, explorers, and conservationists around the world through live virtual talks and interviews. In this 30-minute episode, Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar shares insights into Mongolia’s unique wildlife, community-led conservation efforts, and the challenges of protecting endangered species in remote landscapes.
Inside Mongolia’s Wildlife Conservation with Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar 2021
Tunga Ulambayar, country director of the Mongolian office of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), has pioneered environmental conservation in Mongolia since the early 1990s. She is currently involved in research and monitoring projects on pastoral community institutions, community-based natural resource management and wildlife conservation.
Tradition, Rights, and Law: The Future of Mongolia’s Rangelands
Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar discusses the pressing issue of rangeland degradation in Mongolia, the importance of establishing pasture ownership and rights, the role of traditional grazing practices, and the urgent need for a national rangeland law to protect both the environment and herder livelihoods.
(Video is in Mongolian)
Reflecting on the First Year of the Wild Camel and Herder Support Project in the Great Gobi 2023-2024
Teaching Kids to Care: Eco Education and the Wild Camel Project
Protected Area Management: Our Monitoring Captures Wildlife at Restored Water Point
Dr. Tungalag Ulambayar Joins Call for Mongolia to Join United for Wildlife Initiative Led by Grant Miller2023
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Handover of solar powered pump at Great Gobi SPA Section AJanuary 2025
Solar powered pump was installed in Khatansuudal and handed over to colleagues.
Council Meets to Address Rangeland Degradation in Great Gobi A Buffer ZoneMarch 2024
Collaborative Management Council (CMC) of Great Gobi SPA is holding its annual meeting in Bayankhongor aimag bringing together stakeholders from over 10 parties involved in Integrated Landscape Management across 4,6 million ha PA. The meeting is organized thanks to the technical support of ZSL Mongolia funded by Biodiversity Challenge Funds. ZSL UK in Mongolia - British Embassy Ulaanbaatar
ZSL Mongolia team joins ZSL global strategy meeting ahead of 200th AnniversaryJuly 2024
In preparation for its 200th anniversary in 2026, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) invited representatives from all its country offices to a strategic meeting to discuss the organization’s global vision and goals for the next 10 years. The Mongolian team, representing ZS Luujin, took part in this important gathering, contributing insights and learning from global counterparts. This meeting provided an opportunity for the team to align with ZSL’s long-term conservation strategy, exchange experiences, and explore how ZS Luujin will continue to grow as an independent national NGO while maintaining strong collaboration with ZSL.
ZSL Applauds ZS Luujin’s Growth and Global Representation in ConservationDecember 2024
Dr. Andrew Terry, Director of Conservation and Policy at the Zoological Society of London, highlighted two significant achievements related to ZS Luujin in his New Year statement to all staff. These accomplishments included:
The successful transition of ZSL Mongolia to ZSL Luujin, marked by the establishment of a collaborative agreement between the two organizations.
The participation of Mr. Altangerel D., a ranger from Bulgan, Arkhangai, in the 10th World Ranger Congress, with support from ZSL.
These milestones underscore the continued commitment to conservation and collaboration.
The successful transition of ZSL Mongolia to ZSL Luujin, marked by the establishment of a collaborative agreement between the two organizations.
The participation of Mr. Altangerel D., a ranger from Bulgan, Arkhangai, in the 10th World Ranger Congress, with support from ZSL.
These milestones underscore the continued commitment to conservation and collaboration.
Great Gobi A Buffer Zone Council Reviews 2023 Progress and Sets 2024 PlanMarch 2024
The Collaborative Management Council for the buffer zone of the Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area concluded its annual meeting on March 11, 2024, in Bayankhongor aimag. The session closed with remarks from Mr. Ganzorig, Head of the Bayankhongor Environmental Department, and Ms. Bolor, Conservation Program Manager of the ZSL Mongolia Representative Office. During the meeting, members reviewed achievements from 2023, approved the 2024 action plan, and elected Mr. Jargalsaikhan, head of the Shinjinst soum buffer zone, as the new CMC chair. Council members also exchanged ideas on how to strengthen ongoing results and address current challenges. As part of the event, ZSL biologist Bilguun distributed the newly developed SMART patrol user manual to relevant partners.
Little Ecologists Shine at Community ForumNovember 2023
The Bayantooroi Eco Club’s “Little Ecologists” played a standout role at the First Community-Based Organization Forum in the buffer zone of Great Gobi SPA “A”, organized by ZSL Mongolia, Hanns Seidel Foundation Mongolia, and GGASPA “A”. The talented young members, led by their dedicated teacher Bayarmaa, not only volunteered to support the event but also performed inspiring messages about wildlife protection and gathered feedback from participants—leaving a lasting impression on all attendees.