Harnessing Trade Opportunities in Transition to a Green Economy in Mongolia - Policy Brief

This document outlines how Mongolia can leverage trade to advance an inclusive green economy, situating current efforts within national policies and international initiatives. It describes a trade structure dominated by mineral exports and strong dependence on neighboring markets, noting vulnerabilities from landlocked geography, climate risks, and limited diversification. It records adoption of the National Green Development Policy and related action plan, ratification of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, and pursuit of regional agreements to expand market access. It identifies green opportunities in renewable energy, circular economy goods, and sustainably produced agriculture—especially cashmere and beef—while flagging capacity, standards, and logistics gaps across value chains.