A Just Energy Transition for Human Development in Mongolia

Mongolia has made steady progress in human development – with industrial advances driven largely by the production and export of coal and copper. But in recent years progress has faltered, and the intensive burning of fossil fuels has damaged health and added to emissions of greenhouse gases. The dependence on fossil fuels has also limited employment options. Mongolia needs an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. But since it could have a disproportionate impact on different groups, so there should be a fair and just approach that leaves no one behind. Such a ‘just energy transition’ would strengthen human development, setting Mongolia on a low carbon emissions path to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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