Mongolia Faces Election Amid Economic and Environmental Challenges

As Mongolians vote for a new parliament, issues like corruption, mineral wealth distribution, and severe climate impacts dominate the landscape.

Mongolia's parliamentary elections come after decades of democratic and economic struggles.
The country is rich in minerals but plagued by corruption and unequal wealth distribution.
Severe climate conditions, particularly the harsh 'dzud,' threaten the livelihood of nomadic herders.
Ulaanbaatar suffers from extreme air pollution, exacerbated by coal reliance and urban migration.
Mongolia's strategic position between China and Russia adds geopolitical complexity to its challenges.