Special passenger transport regulations will be implemented during the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, taking place in Ulaanbaatar on August 17–28.

Starting August 13, 60 buses across 5 routes will connect Chinggis Khaan International Airport to delegates' hotels. Additionally, 100 public transport buses will operate on 17 routes connecting 35 hotels to the main conference venue from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Participants can travel free of charge by presenting their conference registration badges. Meanwhile, the regular paid public transport service operating hourly on two routes from the international airport to the capital will continue as usual, according to Munkhnasan E., Head of the Road Transport Policy and Regulation Department of the Ministry of Road and Transport Development, during a press conference at the MONTSAME news center.

Due to temporary traffic management around the Narantuul and Dunjingarav international trade areas during the conference, short-turnaround buses will operate on two public transport routes for local residents and market employees. Specifically, traffic around Narantuul, Dunjingarav, Shine Zuun Ail commercial centers, and Ikh Mongol Street will be restricted, and parking lots for approximately 1,500 vehicles at Dunjingarav and 2,000 vehicles at Narantuul market will be closed.

Considering the expected increase in traffic congestion during the event, conference preparations, and the start of the new academic year, an even-odd license plate rotation system will apply daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM across the city without designated zones, from August 15 through September 12. This restriction will not apply to public transportation, police, emergency medical services, emergency management, or media vehicles. However, on September 1, all vehicles will be permitted to participate in traffic without plate number restrictions.

COP17 will focus on desertification, land degradation, drought, pasture management, and land restoration. Currently, over 6,000 delegates from more than 190 countries have registered to attend, including approximately 150 high-level dignitaries.

Published Date:2026-08-11