Governor of the Capital City of Mongolia and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Nyambaatar Khishgee met with the Practice Manager in the South Asia Region for the Environment, Natural Resources, and Blue Economy Global Practice at the World Bank Christophe Crepin, along with a team of air quality experts.
At the meeting, Mayor Nyambaatar presented 24 mega projects to be implemented in Ulaanbaatar to improve air and environmental quality, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the quality of life for residents in the city. The Mayor of Ulaanbaatar said, “As a priority, around 50,000 households located in areas with high levels of air pollution will be transitioned to gas and electric heating systems. This initiative will be carried out before the upcoming winter, starting with the insulation of homes and buildings.” The Mayor expressed interest in cooperating with the World Bank on these projects and programs.
Additionally, Mr. Christophe Crepin conveyed the Bank’s commitment to providing full support and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Published Date:2025-04-15