Government to establish Forestry Research and Development Agency
EnvironmentUlaanbaatar
/MONTSAME/ Prime Minister of Mongolia L.Oyun-Erdene has delivered a speech at the
plenary session of the National Forestry Forum being organized by the Ministry
of Environment and Tourism under the auspices of the President of Mongolia
opened at the State House on November 15.
In his address the PM emphasized, “The announcement of President of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh on the ‘Billion
tree’
national campaign at the United Nations General Assembly, has been a clear expression of Mongolia’s
contribution not only for fighting against desertification and soil degradation, protecting forests and water resources in the country, but also to the world actions being carried out for reducing the impact of climate change to prolong the Earth’s lifespan.
As the Chairman of
the National Committee in charge of climate change and reduction of desertification, PM L.Oyun-Erdene pledged to endeavor best for the realization of the ‘Billion
tree’
nationwide campaign and the green development goals set in “Vision - 2050”, the long
term development policy of Mongolia. He also stated that Government of Mongolia has decided to establish
Forestry Research and Development Agency in charge of organizing ‘Billion
tree’
nationwide campaign, and providing professional guidance.