The Media and Communications Team of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification held a press briefing today.

According to the briefing, over 700 journalists representing 283 domestic and international media organizations have been accredited to cover the summit. Currently, more than 500 media personnel have already collected their press badges.

Live updates and information are being swiftly delivered to 197 countries through the official COP17 website and social media channels. Meanwhile, major Mongolian television networks, radio stations, newspapers, and news portals are providing extensive daily coverage.

International media presence includes journalists and correspondents from major global agencies such as Xinhua, TASS, and Euronews.

Officials anticipate the number of accredited journalists will rise next week. As the conference progresses into higher-level meetings and critical negotiations, a further influx of foreign reporters is expected.

During the briefing, organizers also highlighted and commended the exceptionally high participation of Mongolian journalists covering the event.

Published Date:2026-08-18