UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar: Under “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope,” Mongolia’s COP17 is pushing for faster action on drought and land degradation, with a cultural opening featuring Erkhem tör, khoomei, and a khadag welcome scarf. Indigenous voices: About 50 Indigenous representatives and civil-society activists protested on Aug. 20, demanding real influence in negotiations—not just side events. Education & digital life: Mongolia will ban social media use in general education schools from the 2026–2027 academic year, including teacher-student-parent chat groups, aiming to protect kids and reduce screen dependence. Nomadic culture spotlight: The World Nomadic Culture Festival “NOMADS-2026” kicks off Aug. 21–23 in Nalaikh with free bus routes, 362 heritage elements, performances, master classes, and traditional sports. Tibetan heritage abroad: A symposium in Xizang highlighted Tibetan medical thangkas and “The Four Treatises of Tibetan Medicine,” drawing experts including from Mongolia. Mongolia in global tourism talk: UN Tourism data points to a recovery in international travel, while Mongolia reported a record 847,000 visitors in 2025. Mongolian arts on screen: “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” Episode 9 released new summary and preview cuts.