Mongolia submits revised Protected Areas Law to Parliament

On August 25, 2026, the Government of Mongolia submitted a revised Protected Areas Law to the State Great Khural (Parliament). The proposed legislation aims to establish a National Protected Area Network, integrating national, local, and internationally recognized protected areas, along with protected forest and water zones.

Key Features of the Proposed Law

• Conservation Entities: Sets requirements for legal entities involved in conservation efforts.
• Financing and Oversight: Proposes multi-source, results-based financing mechanisms and oversight structures.
• Electronic Information System: Introduces a system for managing protected areas data.
• Local Participation: Establishes environmental zone councils to involve local communities in conservation.
• Ecotourism: Recognizes and promotes nature-based and ecotourism activities within protected areas.

Next Steps

The Parliament is set to debate the bill, with its implementation contingent upon the development of specific regulations, institutional capacity building, effective land-use enforcement, and securing reliable long-term funding.

For more information, visit M-International's news release.