INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOECOLOGY

The Institute of Geography and Geoecology is established in 2015 by the 27th decree of the Government of Mongolia uniting former research institutions, namely the Institute of Geoecology, the Institute of Geography and the Geo-information Laboratory of the Institute of Informatics.

Vision

We aim to become a leading inter-disciplinary research institution through concrete progress towards sustainable development by increasing development-oriented research and services.

Mission and Goal

• Our mission is to promote sustainable development through understanding the impact of global change on our environment, society, and economy of Mongolia; developing multi-sectoral innovations and implementing knowledge-based management. Our goals are:
• Research, assess and map the impacts of Global change on our environment, resources and human livelihoods;
• Test, introduce and transfer technologies and innovations to support nature conservation and sustainable natural resource management;
• Develop public awareness and attitudes towards nature conservancy.

Values

Our values are human, knowledge and information. We are creating equity in participation, accessibility of information and open an environment for all. As an interdisciplinary research institution, we support, strengthen and develop both inter- and intra-organizational capacity.