COP17 Countdown in Ulaanbaatar: With just three days left, the COP17 Blue Zone will host about 350 meetings, while the Green Zone opens to the public with 480+ activities, 180 environmental projects, 110 panels, nearly 1,500 presentations, and cultural performances highlighting nomadic culture and herders’ knowledge. Global Pastoralist Gathering: The Global Pastoralist Gathering and Conference kicked off in Ulaanbaatar, with President Khurelsukh stressing Mongolia’s role in pushing the UN’s 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and outlining a “Steppe Action” plan tied to rangelands, land–water links, and nature-based solutions. Education & Daily Life: Mongolia relaunched a school food production and service management project with the Ministry of Education, JICA, and Darkhan-Uul, aiming for better procurement, distribution, and nationwide evaluation from 2027. AI for the Future: The Cabinet resolved to establish a National AI Council to coordinate AI and big-data initiatives across sectors, with the prime minister leading and key ministries as vice chairs. Culture & Research: A Chinggis Khaan National Museum roundtable focused on ethnocultural factors in Mongolian–Russian relations, including long-running joint research traditions. Youth in Action: Over 200 volunteers cleaned Ulaanbaatar’s main square ahead of COP17, turning civic responsibility into a visible welcome for international visitors.