Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 11–13 November 2026

The Green Gold Mongolian Rangeland Research Center (GGMRRC) is participating in the  “Asia Regional Workshop on the Development of Voluntary Guidelines for the Sustainable Enhancement of the Productivity of Small-Scale Livestock Producers”, taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 11 to 13 November 2026.

The workshop, organized by VSF International in collaboration with FAO, brings together experts from across Asia to contribute to the development of voluntary guidelines aimed at improving the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of small-scale livestock production systems.

Dr. Burmaa Dashbal, Executive Director of GGMRRC, Dr. Odonchimeg Binderiya is representing Mongolia and contributing to two key sessions:

Regional Realities of Small-Scale Livestock Production in Asia: Sharing Mongolia's experience with pastoral and rangeland livestock production systems, including challenges, opportunities, and priorities for sustainable development.

Climate, Environment, Resilience and Natural Resource Use: Delivering a presentation on building resilient and sustainable small-scale livestock production systems through sustainable natural resource management.

GGMRRC is bringing Mongolia's practical experience in community-based rangeland management, the Responsible Nomads standard, sustainable livestock production, and pastoralist livelihoods to the regional discussions.

The workshop also addresses policy frameworks, access to knowledge and technology, inclusive livestock value chains, market opportunities, gender equality, and social inclusion.

GGMRRC's participation provides an important opportunity to ensure that the perspectives of Mongolian pastoralists and extensive livestock production systems are reflected in the development of international voluntary guidelines.

Through this engagement, GGMRRC continues to strengthen regional cooperation and contribute to sustainable, climate-resilient livestock development in Mongolia and across Asia.