Mongolia, Japan to Cooperate on Numrug Fire Recovery
The discussions included sharing international experience in post-fire ecosystem recovery and exploring further cooperation on biodiversity conservation.
A wildfire has affected an estimated 468,966 hectares, or 79.8 percent, of the Numrug Strictly Protected Area in Dornod aimag, eastern Mongolia.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has deployed a 17-member team of experts to help assess the environmental damage and identify restoration measures. The protected area spans 587,700 hectares and provides habitat for rare wildlife, including Manchurian moose, brown bears and Eurasian otters.
Mongolian officials have also met with representatives of the Japanese Embassy and the Japan International Cooperation Agency to discuss technical assistance for assessing the damage, protecting wildlife displaced by the fire, and developing long-term ecosystem restoration plans.
The discussions included sharing international experience in post-fire ecosystem recovery and exploring further cooperation on biodiversity conservation.
Authorities say recovery efforts will focus on restoring damaged habitats, protecting wildlife and supporting the natural regeneration of the affected ecosystems.
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