Mongolia has officially launched the National Green Lab (NGL). Long story short, Mongolia is leveraging COP17 to attract international green investment.

• Who’s Involved? The initiative is led by the Office of the President, in partnership with the Business Council of Mongolia (BCM) and the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation, supported by key ministries and international and local partners, including The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Khan Bank, Capital Markets Mongolia, DBM Asset Management, DBM Leasing, NovaTerra, and more.

💪 More than COP17

Mongolia is positioning itself as a hub for nature-based investment, leveraging its vast steppes and unique ecosystems, which make up just 1.5% of the world’s dryland yet hold outsized potential for climate-resilient development. The platform bridges the gap between project developers and investors, supporting the country’s long-term green transition.

🤔 How It Works

The NGL acts as an incubator for bankable projects, focusing on sustainable land management, biodiversity, water solutions, and climate-resilient agriculture. It aligns initiatives with Mongolia’s ESG and economic priorities and connects them to domestic and international investors, creating a ready-to-invest portfolio for COP17 and beyond. 

• 💗 While COP17 is the main focus, NGL also supports broader initiatives such as “1 Billion Trees” and “White Gold”, and in its first year, it emphasizes projects combating land degradation, desertification, and pasture management.

💼 Bringing Investors Onboard

For investors, NGL provides a structured entry into Mongolia’s natural capital, particularly in pasture management, nomadic livestock, and rural agriculture. Capital Markets Mongolia CEO Zolbayar said the platform bridges the information gap between developers and investors, with support from local and international consultancy firms.

Finally… Scheduled for August 2026, COP17 gives Mongolia a global stage to showcase investable, nature-based solutions. Mongolia’s unique natural assets and growing policy support, including local banks’ 10% green loan target, make investing in these projects both fruitful and impactful. Many initiatives still need technical and financial support to become bankable, so the market is best suited for impact-focused, patient investors seeking a promising frontier for green investment.