COMMUNITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVE
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OVERVIEW
Mongolia, once the cradle for the great empire of Genghis Khan, is steeped with rich cultural heritage. Almost half of the population lives in the countryside - many as nomadic herders who are still immersed in the values, customs and traditions of their forefathers.
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Rapid urbanization and industrial growth have seen Mongolia's environment deteriorating and now becoming a major concern; the destruction of habitat threatens not only the environment, but also the nomadic herder's traditional ways of life.
In response to some of these issues, Spirit Mongolia, Local Community Association (LCA), NGO was established in the Arkhangai province in 2014. We aim to protect the environment and improve the well-being of the local people.
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Sustainable tourism in Arkhangai improves the well-being of the local people by creating sustainable sources of income; additionally, the revenue helps to fund conservation of the legal protected area.
Visitors to our camp will experience an immersive introduction to the traditional nomadic lifestyle, and will also leave with a better understanding of conservation efforts in Arkhangai.
Spirit Mongolia aims to reduce air pollution by eliminating the use of coal in heating and cooking, to assist in the preservation and regeneration of existing forests, and to grow new forests in the Arkhangai province.
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The forests in Arkhangai are threatened by illegal logging; Spirit Mongolia aims to preserve forests and reduce air pollution by establishing a biofuel production plant. This plant would supply the community with a sustainable form of fuel.
Members of the local community will provided training for biofuel production, as well as tourism. This not only provides jobs and a means of income for the community involved, but also promotes awareness of the importance of conservation of the natural environment.