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.