COP17 in Ulaanbaatar: The UNCCD summit keeps rolling with a “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope” focus, including a High-Level Sustainable Finance Forum and a steady stream of updates from the Blue Zone (23,162 entries so far) plus heavy media coverage (700+ journalists accredited). Renewables for schools: Ulaanbaatar’s 149th Secondary School will install and lease a solar power system with battery storage, cutting grid reliance and turning the project into hands-on green learning. Urban culture in motion: Bagshiin Deed, the underground passage at the Mongolian National University of Education, has been given a cultural makeover with traditional paintings, Mongolian script, and new lighting for safer, more welcoming daily use. Youth and learning wins: Two Mongolian students earned honorable mentions at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent. Public safety and alcohol: A police report highlights a rise in crimes committed while intoxicated, with alcohol linked to many road accidents. Art and heritage abroad: An exhibition on ancient Chinese civilization opened in Bishkek, featuring 153 items from museums in China. Culture, identity, and pressure: Tibetan groups plan nationwide protests in India over a new Chinese law they say threatens ethnic rights and language. Global talent tech: JABLY says it’s building an AI platform to help international students in Korea navigate visas and legal employment pathways.