Asia Foundation launches environment program in mining

The Asia Foundation has launched a new environment program called “Engaging Stakeholders for Environmental Conservation” (ESEC). This three-year program will engage stakeholders and citizens to directly address the development of Mongolia’s mineral sector and key challenges the country is facing in protecting its natural resources from the adverse effects of industrialization and climate change. An event to launch the program was attended by representatives from the President’s Office, several Ministries, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Ms. Meloney C. Lindberg, Country Representative of The Foundation.

The program aims to advance responsible mining with the help of key government partners, including the Ministries of Nature, Environment and Tourism, of Mineral Resources and Energy, and of Education, Culture and Science. ESEC will also continue to support the Responsible Mining Initiative for Sustainable Development, and the Mongolian Nature Protection Civil Movements Coalition.