Press releases

Successful Completion of Study Tour on SPRIM Project
June 26, 2023 Press releases

Successful Completion of Study Tour on SPRIM Project

Essen, Germany – Caritas Czech Republic in Mongolia (CCR), in collaboration with the European Union's SWITCH-Asia programme and, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the study tour for the "Sustainable Plastic Recycling in Mongolia" project. This initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns in Mongolia through effective waste management, recently organised a study tour to Europe for representatives of plastic recycling micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Erdem Hackathon 2023: Unleashing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
June 6, 2023 Press releases

Erdem Hackathon 2023: Unleashing Innovation and Entrepreneurship

[Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia] - The Erdem Hackathon 2023, an exciting event aimed at fostering the creation of innovative products and services while supporting the introduction of intellectual property and entrepreneurial ideas into the socio-economic landscape was successfully organized on June 5, 2023. This event was a part of the "Mongolian Innovation Week 2023," a week-long celebration of ingenuity and progress, running from May 30 to June 6, 2023. Hackathon’s conclusion was a demo day, showcasing the remarkable projects that emerge.

Caritas Czech Republic at European Day 2023
May 18, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic at European Day 2023

Caritas Czech Republic attended European Day 2023, an annual event held on May 14th at Sukhbaatar Square, where European businesses, embassies, NGOs, and projects showcased their culture and accomplishments through approximately 70 booths. The event offered a vibrant and engaging experience for attendees of all ages, featuring fun activities, cultural displays, and gastronomic delights, while promoting cultural diversity and fostering stronger connections between Europeans and Mongolians.  

Waste Evolution 2023 expo
April 21, 2023 News

Waste Evolution 2023 expo

Plastic waste accounts for 10-15% of the 3.4 million tons of waste produced annually in Mongolia, which paints a sad picture in terms of plastic waste per capita, ranking 9th in the world.

A waste recycling entrepreneurs reconnected through our networking event
March 17, 2023 Press releases

A waste recycling entrepreneurs reconnected through our networking event

Within the framework of the “Sustainable plastic recycling in Mongolia", the project funded by the European Union’s SWITCH-ASIA programme, a networking event to connect plastic recycling entrepreneurs was successfully organised on March 17, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Hotel. 25 representatives participated in the event, which aims to provide information on sustainable production and financing to micro, small and medium producers of plastic waste recycling, to establish relationships with financial service providers and to expand their cooperation. At the event, Sh.Anarmaa, deputy head of the NGO Center for Research and Development of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, gave a presentation on "Calculating the amount of greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions of industrial projects and the impact of plastic waste recycling on climate change and the environment." And Director of Climate Change Research and Cooperation Center B.Erdenechimeg also gave a presentation on "Sustainable production and green financing".