COP17 PREPARATIONS REACH 90% COMPLETION, CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTRACT GREEN INVESTMENT

 

Preparations for the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), scheduled to take place in Ulaanbaatar from 17–28 August 2026, have reached 90% completion.

The Municipality of Ulaanbaatar is responsible for the temporary venue facilities, engineering works, and supporting infrastructure required for the conference. The completed project site is scheduled to be officially handed over to the United Nations between 5–10 August.

As part of COP17, the Mayors’ Forum will be held from 20–22 August, bringing together mayors and representatives from leading global and emerging cities to discuss sustainable urban development and international cooperation.

Through COP17, Mongolia will present its “Land–Water–Forest” Initiative to the international community, with the objective of mobilizing USD 1.0–1.5 billion in investment for nature-based development projects.

UBIM supports the Municipality’s sustainable development agenda by advancing green finance, strengthening international investment partnerships, and contributing to efforts that translate investment opportunities arising from COP17 into bankable projects and sustainable financing solutions.