Business Council of Mongolia / Монголын бизнесийн зөвлөл

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

[National Green Lab]

On 24 August, the National Green Lab showcased 15 investment-ready green projects at the UNCCD COP17 Blue Zone, connecting Mongolian solutions with global investors, policymakers, and development partners.

Established with the support of the President’s Office of Mongolia, the National Green Lab is a public-private partnership platform implemented by the Business Council of Mongolia and the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation.

Selected from 135 nationwide applications through a rigorous Technical Evaluation Committee process, the 15 projects presented investment-grade pitches during two flagship sessions: “Pitching Bankable Solutions for Mongolia’s Rangelands” and the “Green Lab Pitch Showcase.”

The pitching event brought together senior government and institutional representatives, including B. Javkhlan, Advisor on Project Coordination and Civil Society Policy at the President’s Office of Mongolia; Ts. Iderbat, Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry; Louise Baker, Managing Director of the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD; M. Boldoo, Chair of the Board of the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation; T. Tumentsogt, Chair of the Board of the Business Council of Mongolia; Randolph Koppa, Vice Chair of the Board of the Business Council of Mongolia; and E. Nomindari, CEO of the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation.

A key highlight of the session was the announcement of new financing and partnership opportunities from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Golomt Bank, creating new pathways for the featured projects to move from investment readiness toward implementation.

The National Green Lab continues to strengthen connections between Mongolia’s green project pipeline, private capital, and international partners to support scalable solutions for land restoration and sustainable development.

22/08/2026

[BCM Event]

On 21 August, the National Green Lab (NGL) organized “From Rangeland to Carbon Market: Unlocking Carbon Markets for Mongolia’s National Priorities,” with the Business Council of Mongolia (BCM) and Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation (MNLF) as co-organizers, at the Business4Land Pavilion during UNCCD COP17.

The session brought together government representatives, carbon market experts, project developers and private-sector stakeholders to explore how carbon finance and the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) can support Mongolia’s climate, energy and rangeland priorities.

Opening remarks were delivered by Ms. B. Javkhlan, Advisor to the President of Mongolia; Mr. B. Naidalaa, Minister of Energy; Mr. B. Munkhtamir, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change; and Mr. Otsuka Koki, Head of Economic Section at the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia.

The session featured Ms. M. Chimegsaikhan, National Green Lab Lead; Ren Geers, Managing Director of Clean Commodities & Energy (CCE); and Ms. L. Otgontsetseg of the JCM Secretariat, with Randolph Koppa, TDB Chairman and BCM Vice Chair, serving as moderator. The practical JCM working session also included Mr. Yamamoto of Mitsubishi and Mr. Aadith Moorthy of Boomitra, sharing insights into project development, MRV, registration and implementation.
The discussion highlighted the potential for carbon markets to strengthen Mongolia’s green project pipeline, connect priority projects with international markets, and create new pathways for climate finance through the National Green Lab.

The event brought together contributions from the Office of the President of Mongolia, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Ministry of Energy, JCM Secretariat, Clean Commodities & Energy, and the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia.

21/08/2026

National Green Lab / Үндэсний Ногоон Лаб

21/08/2026

National Green Lab / Үндэсний Ногоон Лаб

The Managing Director of the Business Council of Mongolia highlighted the growing role of the private sector in advancing land restoration, green investment, and climate action in the lead-up to UNCCD COP17.

Over the past two years, BCM has been working closely with UNCCD to strengthen private-sector engagement—not only among Mongolian businesses, but also by mobilizing leading international companies. Through the Business4Land Pavilion, numerous private-sector partners are organizing and participating in events that demonstrate how business can contribute to addressing land degradation and advancing sustainable development.

Business4Land is UNCCD’s dedicated initiative for engaging the private sector, and COP17 marks an important opportunity to scale this engagement. While more than 400 businesses participated at COP16, efforts are now underway to engage around 1,000 business organizations at COP17.

The Managing Director also highlighted BCM’s role as an implementing organization of the National Green Lab, serving as a bridge between promising green projects and international financiers and investors. With support from BCM and its partners, including CCE, projects are being connected with potential investors and financing opportunities.

Importantly, these projects can generate value beyond reducing land degradation. By integrating carbon credit opportunities, green projects can create additional revenue streams while contributing to climate goals. Through mechanisms such as the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), the National Green Lab is working to connect projects with international investment opportunities.

“Mongolia needs to take a leading role in the emerging carbon credit industry,” the Managing Director emphasized, highlighting the importance of positioning Mongolian businesses and green projects to participate in and benefit from this growing global market.

21/08/2026

National Green Lab / Үндэсний Ногоон Лаб

From Rangeland to Carbon Market event, organized by the Business Council of Mongolia (BCM) and the National Green Lab (NGL) at the Business4Land Pavilion, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change B. Munkhtamir highlighted Mongolia’s emerging carbon market and the opportunities created by the country’s newly adopted Climate Change Law.

The Deputy Minister noted that the new legal framework is opening Mongolia’s carbon market not only to businesses, but also to civil society organizations and individuals. Building on the experience of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) established between Mongolia and Japan in 2013, Mongolia has already implemented a number of successful projects and is now creating further opportunities to generate and utilize carbon credits through renewable energy and other green projects.

He emphasized that the opportunity goes beyond carbon credits themselves. Carbon finance can support Mongolia’s national priorities, including **sustainable rangeland management, water management and reuse, land management, and nature-based solutions**, creating both environmental value and new economic opportunities.

According to the Deputy Minister, through collaboration among the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, BCM, and NGL, a pipeline of 298 projects has been collected across these priority areas. These projects are now receiving technical support to strengthen their investment readiness and bankability, with efforts underway to connect them with potential investors and financing partners.

He also highlighted the scale and importance of COP17, noting that government delegations from 197 countries, including around 160 ministerial-level representatives, are participating in the Conference. The high-level gathering is providing an important platform for international dialogue, cooperation, financing, and concrete action on land degradation and climate-related challenges.

For Mongolia, the coming week will be particularly important as the country begins to translate COP17 participation into **investment commitments, partnerships, projects, and concrete actions.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that the next step is not simply to collect projects, but to demonstrate their economic value, environmental benefits, and investment potential-and to bring these opportunities to investors.

From rangeland to carbon market, Mongolia has an opportunity to build a new pathway connecting environmental restoration with sustainable finance, carbon markets, and private-sector investment.

21/08/2026

National Green Lab / Үндэсний Ногоон Лаб

Mongolia’s Minister of Energy, B. Naidlaa, highlighted the strategic importance of UNCCD COP17 as a global platform bringing together international partners, policymakers, financiers, and investors.

With COP17 taking place in Mongolia, the country has a unique opportunity to engage directly with international partners and present its development priorities. For the energy sector, Mongolia is showcasing its Energy Transition Strategy, setting out the country’s vision for how its energy needs will be met through 2050 and creating opportunities to attract investment, financing, technical assistance, and international support.

The Minister also emphasized the role of the National Green Lab in turning promising ideas into bankable projects. Many projects have strong concepts and potential financing, but lack the connections and development support needed to become investment-ready. The National Green Lab can help bridge this gap by supporting project development, connecting projects with financial institutions and investors, and helping them meet the requirements for financing.

Going forward, the Ministry is considering opportunities to bring energy projects into the National Green Lab pipeline. COP17 is already creating opportunities to showcase Mongolia’s energy sector, facilitate project-level discussions, and build partnerships with international financial institutions and investors. The Minister noted recent discussions with Japan’s Vice Minister for Environment and Climate Change, UN representatives, and executives from international financial institutions and banks on potential areas of cooperation and support.

Mongolia has significant renewable energy potential, with an estimated 1,100 GW of wind and 2,200 GW of solar resources. As domestic energy demand grows—including with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and other energy-intensive industries—Mongolia has an opportunity to leverage these resources not only to meet domestic demand, but also to develop a future energy export industry.

The Minister emphasized Mongolia’s ambition to share its abundant renewable resources with neighboring markets, including Japan, Korea, and China, positioning clean energy as a potential source of export revenue and long-term economic growth.

“Coal will eventually run out, but solar and wind are an enduring resource passed down to us by our ancestors.”

While Mongolia continues to address its current capacity constraints, the Ministry expects to overcome these challenges in the coming years and increasingly position the energy sector not simply as a source of energy, but as a source of economic value, investment, and exports for Mongolia.

20/08/2026

[BCM COP17 Events]

The Business Council of Mongolia is continuing its engagement at UNCCD COP17 with four upcoming side events bringing together business leaders, policymakers, investors, financial institutions and international partners.

From responsible mining and large-scale ecosystem restoration to forest finance and private sector innovation, these sessions will explore how business, investment and partnerships can contribute to Mongolia’s land restoration priorities and the broader global land agenda.

Upcoming events:

24 August — Leadership for a Land-Positive Future
24 August — Green Steppe Ecosystem Transition
27 August — Restoring Land, Returning Value
27 August — Business in Action

Each event will feature high-level discussions, practical case studies and opportunities for collaboration across the public and private sectors.

Swipe through to explore the programmes, speakers, times and venues.

Follow BCM for updates and highlights throughout UNCCD COP17.

18/08/2026

[BCM COP17]

As UNCCD’s official private sector partner for COP17, the Business Council of Mongolia is proud to welcome our members, partners, and the wider business community to the Business4Land Pavilion in the Blue Zone — powered by BCM.

Business4Land (B4L) is UNCCD’s global initiative to mobilise private sector action and investment for sustainable land management, land restoration, and a land-positive future.

Throughout COP17, the Business4Land Pavilion will bring together businesses, investors, policymakers, and development partners from Mongolia and around the world to showcase solutions, exchange ideas, build partnerships, and advance private sector action for land.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to welcoming you to the Business4Land Pavilion.

14/08/2026

[BCM New Member]

The Business Council of Mongolia is pleased to welcome Obortech as a new member.

Obortech is a technology company developing digital solutions for more transparent, connected, and traceable business operations and supply chains. Through its Smart Hub platform, businesses and supply chain participants can collaborate, exchange and verify information, track shipments and product conditions in real time, and build a reliable digital record of a product’s journey from origin to destination.

Combining blockchain, IoT, and AI with a flexible, low-code platform, Obortech aims to make advanced supply chain digitization accessible without the complexity and high implementation costs traditionally associated with enterprise systems.

We look forward to welcoming Obortech to the BCM community and to their contribution to advancing digitalization, transparency, and innovation across Mongolia’s business ecosystem.

🔗 Learn more: https://obortech.io
🔗 https://www.bcmongolia.org/membership