Renewable Energy for Ger Districts: Ulaanbaatar Mayor Purevdagva Byaruuzana met UNDP’s Matilda Dimovska to expand green heating and insulation, with about 800 ger households set to connect to renewable power plus a 2.5 MW solar mini-grid and electric heating systems. Cultural Heritage Returns: Mongolia’s National Museum of Natural Sciences received dinosaur fossils from France after 13 years, including the Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton; a criminal case is underway over illegal excavation and smuggling. English Access in Mongolia: U.S. State Department officials visited NUM’s Center of Excellence for English, highlighting free public courses and teacher training supported through the U.S.-Mongolia English Initiative. Tourism & Hospitality Spotlight: The 15th Asian Tourism Forum opened in Ulaanbaatar (June 11–13), focusing on sustainable tourism, digital transformation, AI and regional cooperation. Buddhist Relics in Focus: Holy relics of Buddha’s chief disciples, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, drew large crowds during a 10-day exposition at Gandan Tegchenling Monastery before returning to India. Wildlife Conservation Honor: Dr. Nyambayar Batbayar received the 2026 Wayfinder Award for science-based wildlife protection and community engagement. Youth Learning & Safety: Scout Association of Mongolia discussed programs aligned with the renewed curriculum, including heritage education, STEAM, patriotism, and peer-bullying prevention. Animation Festival Plans: Animo 2026 is set for September, with a push to use digital content, VR, and character design to promote Mongol history and heritage.