owever, with overgrazing and the deterioration of rangelands, this ecosystem is now in danger. In the long run, severe degradation of rangelands can lead to a drastic reduction of income both for herders and for Mongolia, as Agriculture including herding is the 2nd pillar of the national economy.

Improving livestock quality and protecting genetic resources ”sub-project is being implemented in three aimags

Traceable and high quality yak leather prepared by herders participated in the Green Gold Animal Health project of the Swiss Cooperation in Mongolia made it possible to develop this unique from Mongolia a product, yak leather footballs.

Jornada Friday Bytes - presentations of research programs presented to the staff at the Jornada Experimental Range

The Pastoralist Knowledge Hub (PKH) brings together pastoralists and international actors to integrate pastoralism and pastoralism-related matters into international policy dialogue.

Online meeting was organized Regional Support Group (RISG) of “Central Asia & Mongolia” for International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) on 21 Dec 2020. For this meeting total of 16 people participated involving central Asia pastoral alliance members from Kyrgyz, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and other professional organizations working in rangeland management.

Organized “All Members Meeting 2019” of the Green Gold Finance SCC under the MNFPUG NGO

Brief introduction, structure, information, activities, products, services and contacts

In Zavkhan aimag, "SCC Regional Training" 2 was successfully organized by the Moccu and the Financial Regulatory Commission at the initiative of the GGAHProject and the MNFUG NGO.

In Bayan-Ulgii aimag, the Regional Training organized by Moccu Coop and the FRC at the initiative of the GGHAP MNFPUG is being successfully conducted.

"Ev Negdelin Hishig" SCC of Zavkhan soum "Ulzii Jargalantyn Namir" SCC of Umnugovi soum "Chineeleg Khyargaschuud" SCC of Khyargas soum held its founding meeting, approved its rules, selected the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors and became a legal entity.

Representatives of SCCs newly established in Zavkhan aimag with the support of the GGAHProject and licensed by the FRC visited with the activities of "Vangiin Iveel" SCCs in Bayan-Uul soum of Gobi-Altai aimag.

In Khatgal village, Alag-Erdene soum, Khuvsgul aimag, herder members of Alag-Erdene, Arbulag, Ulaan-Uul, Tsagaan-Uul, Tsetserleg and Murun soums were provided with basic knowledge about SCCs and provided with technical assistance. "Dalain Hishig Finance" SCC was established.

​​​​​​​"Altan Tsul" SCC of Tsagaankhairkhan soum of Zavkhan aimag "Ochirvaanii hishig buyan" SCC of Otgon soum "Toson Undraga" SCC of Tosontsengel soum held a founding meeting and approved its charter.

The good news is that SCCs have successfully implemented their first three-year business plans and approved their second three-year business plans at an all-members meeting.