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Finland and Norway Can Help Solve Mongolia’s Clean Water Issue

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Finland and Norway Can Help Solve Mongolia’s Clean Water Issue

The Scandinavian countries could help Mongolia address its chronic water security issues, but the impetus will need to come from Ulaanbaatar.

Finland and Norway Can Help Solve Mongolia’s Clean Water Issue
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In Mongolia, clean water is emerging as a vital sector that requires modernization. In the past decade, coupled with climate change and mass mining activities, Mongolia’s chronic water stress has impinged on the livelihood of Mongolians. 2019 marked a record-high shrinkage of small rivers, ponds, and springs in Mongolia.

One solution the government of Mongolia can pursue is accelerating bilateral ties with Scandinavian countries like Finland and Norway, leaders of the global clean water sector. 

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