Ulaanbaatar (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU Ambassador Ina Marciulionyte launches STREAM+ project in Mongolia, promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry for a green economy.
Ina Marciulionyte, Ambassador of the European Union to Mongolia unveils the STREAM+ project in Khuvsgul province of Mongolia on the occurrence of the 100th anniversary of forestry sector development in the province. Ms Odontuya Saldan, Minister for Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia also attended the event.
How does STREAM+ support Mongolia’s forestry sector goals?
As reported by the Press and information team of the EU Delegation to MONGOLIA STREAM+ project will back the transition to a green economy by encouraging sustainable, climate-resilient management of agriculture and forestry, improving productivity, improving livelihoods, enhancing vocational and technical education and environmental conservation. The project functions at both policy and practical levels, concentrating on sustainable and resilient value chains as drivers of change.
How is STREAM+ connected to the EU-Mongolia forest partnership?
The Forest Partnership between Mongolia and the European Union was initiated in 2022, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by Khurelsukh, President of Mongolia and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. STREAM+ scheme, short for “Sustainable Ecosystem and Agriculture Management for Rural Development in Mongolia” is executed under the Forest Partnership between Mongolia and the European Union and phase 2 of the STREAM project executed between 2021 and 2024.
During the launch, Ambassador Ina Marciulionyte stressed “It is an honour to be here today and celebrate with the remarkable milestone: 100 years of commitment to forest conservation and development in Khuvsgul. We are extremely happy to launch our STREAM+ project at the beginning of another century to mark sustainable progress and green growth. Key to our successful project implementation is close collaboration with local expertise and communities, who possess invaluable knowledge of these forests.”
Who are the primary partners and funders of STREAM+?
This scheme is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and will be enforced until 2028 in Khusvgul, Khentii and Selenge province by GIZ and FAO in collaboration with the Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
