Foreword by the Resident Coordinator Mongolia continues to experience the adverse effects of climate change, which poses significant risks for local communities. The country has experienced a 2.46'C...
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Mongolia – Dzud Response Plan (as of 25 April 2016)
BACKGROUND Dzud is a cyclical slow onset disaster unique to Mongolia. It consists of a summer drought, resulting in insufficient production of hay, followed by a very heavy winter snow (10 to 350...
Mongolia: UN Rapid Assessment Mission: Impact of Dzud Situation (1-6 February 2016)
Introduction Mongolia suffered from extreme drought in 2015, and the forecast of harsh winter conditions raised the alarm for the government of Mongolia and the international community of an...
Launch of the Humanitarian Country Team in Mongolia
Today, the National Emergency Management Agency, the United Nations agencies in Mongolia, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, World Vision and Save the Children...
Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP): Mongolia Dzud Appeal, May 2010
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mongolia has one of the coldest climates in the world, with temperatures dropping below -20=BAC for several months each year. The 2009-10 winter, which has been extremely harsh...
Mongolia: Concerns grow over extremely severe winter weather conditions and expected humanitarian impact
[ 25 January 2010 ] Mongolia is currently threatened by a "Dzud", which is a multiple natural disaster consisting of a summer drought producing small stockpiling of fodder, followed by very heavy...
Mongolia: Dzud Situation Report No. 1
Highlights/Key priorities Summary of Main challenges: - Heavy snow causing major disruption in road transportation and access to remote areas; - Limited supply of hay and fodder for livestock; -...
UN and Government of Mongolia Appeal for International Assistance for Mongolia - Winter Disaster - Dzud
The United Nations and Government of Mongolia today launched an international appeal for assistance for herder families stricken by a second consecutive winter disaster. As many as 6 million head of...