Beauty queen and contortionist E.Azbileg is representing the Mongolia at the 'Miss Earth 2016' pageant. Named the 2nd runner-up at the Miss World Mongolia 2015 pageant, E.Azbileg has been nominated as Miss Earth Mongolia 2016 by the Miss Mongolia Tourism Association. Beauty contestants from more than 80 countries are participating in the competition. The final selection will be held in 29th of October in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Miss Earth is an annual international environmental-themed beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Along with its rivals Miss Universe and Miss World, Miss Earth is one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world. The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promote specific projects and often address issues concerning the environment and other global issues. The Miss Earth winner is the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organizations.
Mongolia first joined Miss Earth in 2005 and has twice received placements, the highest coming from I.Tugsuu in 2014 putting the country in the top eight.