"Green city" project in Ulaanbaatar approved

AKIPRESS.COM - "The Action Plan for Making Ulaanbaatar a Green City'' was discussed and approved during the Governor's Office meeting yesterday, on December 19, Montsame reports.
The plan was introduced by D.Munkhjargal, the Deputy Governor of the Capital, and official in charge of air pollution projects of the capital city.
Developed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the "Green City Action Plan" is a project that helps to identify urban development priorities and support investment. The project covers seven key sectors including energy, drinking water, waste, production, construction, land use and road transport.
D.Munkhjargal, Deputy Governor of the Capital and official in charge of air pollution projects, emphasized that "in order to improve the quality of the air, we will make certain changes in the energy and road sectors and reduce their negative impact on air quality."
Some works are also underway to reduce the effects of climate change and these works are based on the method leaning on nature. A variety of parks and green area are also will be built to provide leisure opportunities for the citizens. Moreover, to reduce soil pollution, works such as maintenance and reconstruction of sewerage systems, introduction of rainwater harvesting system and construction of the Tuul Water Complex will be done.
A portion of the funding for the "Ulaanbaatar Green City Action Plan" will be provided by the Capital's Green Fund and will be implemented within the framework of the policy document "Prospective Development of the Capital City".
Governor of the capital city and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, S.Amarsaikhan highlighted the importance of establishing green areas in the capital and providing comfortable living conditions for citizens, and approved the plan by order.
The authorities of the capital expressed their gratitude towards the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Korea, RWA Group and the National Strategic Institute for their financial support to the project.