Education Policy: Mongolia will ban all social media use in general education schools from the 2026-2027 academic year, including teacher-student-parent chat groups and pages; Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are named as the most used platforms, with the change also set to reshape how schools communicate with families. Health & Medicines: At a Cabinet meeting, the Health Minister reported progress on single-source procurement and said a list of 179 internationally quality-compliant medicines was compiled to cut duplication and generate budget savings, with price requests sent to Poland, Türkiye, South Korea and UN partners. Youth & Food Systems: The World Food Forum National Youth Chapter Mongolia officially launched at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, aiming to connect young people with knowledge and networks to support Mongolia’s agrifood systems. Renewable Energy in Schools: Ulaanbaatar’s 149th Secondary School will install a solar power system with battery storage under a cooperation agreement, cutting grid reliance and serving as an interactive learning space. COP17 Media & Participation: COP17’s Blue Zone logged 23,162 cumulative entries, while over 700 journalists were accredited to cover the summit. Cultural Space Upgrade: Bagshiin Deed, the underground passage at the Mongolian National University of Education, received a cultural makeover with traditional paintings, Mongolian script, poet portraits, new lighting and safety upgrades. Global Talent Spotlight: Two Mongolian students earned honorable mentions at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent.