Climate change in Mongolia
Herders from both the East and the West Taiga are concerned about the environmental changes that are taking place in their homeland. They report that snow seems to take longer to melt during springtime. Summers seem shorter and hotter, making it more challenging for the reindeer that prefer cooler temperatures. Patches of snow and ice that used to last through summer are now disappearing in mid-July. The rivers have less water and the soil is dryer. There are fewer mushrooms and flies. This is supported by the Environmental Inspector in Tsagaannuur sum, who has also noticed decreasing water flow in the region’s rivers. For any form of publication, please include the link to this page: www.grida.no/resources/8290 This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: Riccardo Pravettoni

Climate change in Mongolia

Herders from both the East and the West Taiga are concerned about the environmental changes that are taking place in their homeland. They report that snow seems to take longer to melt during springtime. Summers seem shorter and hotter, making it more challenging for the reindeer that prefer cooler temperatures. Patches of snow and ice…

  • Produced by:
    Riccardo Pravettoni
  • Year:
    24/03/2012

Climate change in Mongolia

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