In Mongolia, there are two national networks for monitoring and assessing the condition of rangelands. One of these networks, operated by the NAHEM and the ALACAG, monitors and evaluates rangeland ecosystem activities and their changes at the regional and national levels. The photo-monitoring network, under the Ministry of Land Management, monitors and evaluates the impact of rangeland use, including its effects.
The data from these monitoring systems is updated annually and stored in a centralized information database. The results are then shared with key rangeland users, including herders, herder groups, and local decision-makers. The information from monitoring and assessment not only serves as the basis for the following year's planning but also helps determine the quality, pricing, and market demand for animal-based products.
In other words, the ability to trace the origin of products from healthy and properly managed rangelands provides a good example of high-value products being processed and purchased by consumers at premium prices, which was shared with the conference participants.
