Expansion of Eco Clubs – 69 New Clubs Established
As a result of activities carried out in nine districts of the capital, the Eco Club programs in general education schools have been revitalized, and student participation has increased significantly.
Of the 293 schools operating in Ulaanbaatar (157 public and 136 private), 110 previously had active Eco Clubs. Through this campaign:
- 69 new Eco Clubs were established,
- Membership and participation were strengthened in Baganuur, Nalaikh, Chingeltei, and Bagakhangai districts,
- 51 activities—including trainings, environmental events, tree planting, competitions, and content creation—were organized, engaging a total of 13,983 students.
- The active involvement of district education departments, child protection agencies, school social workers, and biology teachers greatly contributed to the successful outcomes of the initiative.
- 245 Students Participated in Environmental Crime Prevention Training
Additionally, specialized training sessions aimed at preventing environmental crimes and promoting ecological education were organized for students of grades 8–10 in the following schools:
- Schools No. 1 and 2 of Sukhbaatar District
- School No. 48 of Bayanzurkh District
- School No. 9 of Songinokhairkhan District
- School No. 28 of Bayangol District
A total of 245 students participated in these sessions, enhancing their knowledge of environmental protection and relevant legal frameworks.
Future Goals: Sustainable Eco Clubs – Broad Participation
The continuity and effectiveness of Eco Club activities depend heavily on the involvement of teachers, social workers, student engagement, and organizational capacity. Due to challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, limited resources, and staffing issues, some Eco Clubs became inactive. Therefore, the following goals have been set moving forward:
- Strengthening the Eco Club organizational framework,
- Increasing student engagement through staged competitions, projects, and programs,
- Organizing experience-sharing events at district and regional levels,
- Developing a centralized information and monitoring system for Eco Clubs,
- Establishing new Eco Clubs in rural areas.
- Cooperation with the Hanns Seidel Foundation: Expanding Environmental Education
The financial and collaborative support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Mongolia played a significant role in the successful implementation of this campaign. Moving forward, partnerships between government and civil society organizations will be further strengthened to promote ecological knowledge, traditional environmental values, and sustainable practices among children and youth, and to continue implementing multifaceted activities for environmental protection.
