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On February 15th, ABC SDG hosted a hybrid seminar, both on-site and remote, focusing on our volunteer camps in Mongolia from 2019 – 2023. We also provided information about the three camps planned for 2025. Participants shared their personal experiences from past volunteer camps in Mongolia, highlighting their contributions to conservation efforts within Mongolian herder communities. These camps also emphasized the value of international cooperation and the mutual understanding fostered between different cultures. For more details, please refer to the seminar record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxOP7BAhJmk

On this day in 1971, in an Iranian town named Ramsar, representatives of 18 countries signed a document that received the short name “Ramsar Convention on Wetlands” and the full title “Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat.” This convention is one of the oldest environmental agreements but is very modern in its concepts, organization, and implementation. Currently, 172 countries have joined the convention. While this is a significant achievement, it is not necessarily a cause for daily celebration. The Secretariat of the Convention created World Wetlands Day to draw public attention to the valuable ecosystems and…

Am 15. Februar 2025 um 11:00 Uhr lädt Sie ABC SDG ein, an einem Seminar über unsere Freiwilligenlager in der Mongolei teilzunehmen. Während dieser Veranstaltung teilen wir Einblicke in unsere vergangenen Freiwilligenlager und besprechen unsere bevorstehende Arbeit. Wir würden uns freuen, Ihre Fragen zu beantworten. Das Seminar wird in einem Hybridformat durchgeführt—über Zoom sowie persönlich im ABC SDG Haus in Görlitz (Steinweg 1). Die Arbeitssprache des Seminars ist Englisch, bei Bedarf wird eine Übersetzung ins Deutsche angeboten. Ablauf des Seminars: 10:45 Uhr: Ankunft der Teilnehmer und Zoom-Setup 11:00 Uhr: Einführung in die Moorlandschaften der Mongolei und vorgeschlagene Aktivitäten von Tatiana…

On February 15th, 2025, at 11 am, ABC SDG invites you to join us for a seminar about our volunteer camps in Mongolia. During this event, we will share insights from our past volunteer camps and discuss our upcoming work. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. The seminar will be conducted in a hybrid format—via Zoom and in person at the ABC SDG House in Görlitz (Steinweg 1). The working language of the seminar will be English, with German translation provided when needed. Click here for German version Seminar Outline: 10:45 AM Arrival of participants and…

On February 15th, 2025, at 11 am, ABC SDG invites you to participate in the seminar about our volunteer camps in Mongolia. We will give you insights about our previous volunteer camps and tell you about our upcoming work, and we would be glad to answer your questions. The seminar will be in a mixed format — by Zoom and in person in the ABC SDG house in Görlitz. Please fill in the registration form, and we will send you a Zoom link or instructions on how to find us in Görlitz and what the accommodation options are.

We announce registration to the Spring volunteer camp in Mongolia that will take place on May 23 – June 5 (9). The camp will not exceed ten people. The main topic is introducing gardening and fruit tree planting as an alternative income for local herders. The areas of our work are Nomgoon, Khashaat, Kharkharin (May 23 – June 5) and the additional site – Uliastay (June 6-8).

We open registration for the Summer volunteer camp in Mongolia that will take place on July 6 (12) – July 30. The camp can host 15-20 people, including young people from Mongolia. The main topic of the summer camp is surveying and monitoring to plan new restoration activities and evaluate the success of earlier restoration efforts. The areas of our work are Nomgoon, Khashaat, and Kharkharin (July 12 – July 30) and the additional site – Mungmorit, before the main camp – (July 6-12).

When you prefer autumn travel – please register for the Autumn volunteer camp that will take place on September 5 – September 20. September is already a cold time of the year. We are working at sites where we can have shelter during unfriendly weather. We start in Mungmorit site (September 5-10) and go on in the Khurkh site (September 10 – 19). We have a chance to help Mongolian researchers in the Khurkh Research Station with a wide range of studies, including bird ringing, migration species monitoring, GHG research using eddy-covariance and chambers, permafrost monitoring.

📅 Save the Date: 26 September 2024, 9:30 – 11:00 CET Place: Senckenberg Museum, Goerlitz The exact location to be confirmed. 🎤 Featured Guest:Nandintsetseg Nyam-OsorWildlife Science and Conservation Center of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar ✨ Why Attend?In light of the pressing challenges faced by Mongolia’s peatland ecosystems, Nandin will delve into the critical topic of landscape-level peatland restoration. This seminar presents a unique opportunity to explore the integrative ecosystem approach to biodiversity conservation as it relates to: The rapid disappearance of peatlands and permafrost in Mongolia The vital roles these ecosystems play in maintaining landscape stability, biodiversity, and local livelihoods that hinge on…