The desert is alive! Learn how through the “umbrella species” Takhi also 410 other spectacular species get protected in their habitat. Read about a Mongolian grasshopper, an ancient relic with a very original but highly developed morphology.
This initiative aims to protect the animals of the Gobi desert, the symbols of healthy Gobi ecosystems. The GG6 initiative focuses on the following wildlife species: Wild Bactrian Camel, Gobi Bear, Takhi or Wild Horse, Khulan or Wild Ass, Saiga Antelope, and Goitered Gazelle.
Recently, the 5th conference of the GG6 initiative with governmental and non-governmental organizations, scientists, and researchers was held from November 3-5, 2021. During the conference, the parties discussed issues related to water supply for the six Gobi wildlife species and the implementation of wildlife-friendly infrastructure standards.
G. Yondon, a researcher from the International Takhi Group, and G. Dovchindorj and O. Khurelbaatar, specialists from the Zuungariin Gobi Strictly Protected Area Administration, have introduced their work on wildlife protection to the parties and exchanged experiences with other participants during the event.
Read the story about three brothers who learned about reptiles and snakes in the Great Gobi B SPA during summer. The story was written by Yondon G. and Dovchindorj G. who won the third prize in a competition of the Hanns Seidel Foundation Mongolia with the motto “Environmental protection is everyone’s obligation”.
Every species has a role in its ecosystem and helps to keep the ecosystem healthy:
Recently, reptile species of Dzungarian Gobi were studied at the Great Gobi B SPA.
The research team focused on reptile diversity, distribution, and location of the species.
At the end of this study, all reptile species will be registered and their conservation status will be defined. This will further provide basic information that will affect the establishment of the SPA’s internal zoning after the extension of the protected area.
In the Great Gobi B, traditional nomads and wild horses (takhi) share the habitat. The ITG and those responsible for the protected area strive to enable the nomads to make a living in their traditional way of life so that they can also profit economically from the conservation of nature. The fashion label EDELZiEGE and ITG are pooling their commitment and know-how. Direct purchase of raw wool is intended to improve the nomads’ income security.
Last week ITG brought the takhi project to the catwalks of the Fashion Week in Berlin.
Together with our guests – the Mongolian Embassy in Berlin, Zoo Berlin, Heinz Sielmann Foundation, Heinrich Boell Foundation, ODKHA Travel, Noble Nomads GmbH, and many more – we discussed sustainable value chains and how to build bridges between nature conservation, nomadic livelihoods, and the fashion industry.
The designer Anja Gockel kindly provided us with the platform in the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin and rounded off the event with a private fashion show.
What do wild horses and fashion have in common? We will pursue this question at the fashion week in Berlin.
One of ITG’s concerns is that people can find a livelihood in their traditional way of life and also benefit economically from the conservation of nature. That is why the ITG cooperates with the fashion label EDELZiEGE in the area of socio-economy. Our common goal is to enable the predominantly nomadic population around the Great Gobi B protected area with a secure livelihood while at the same time protecting the ecosystem.
At the Fashiontalk on September 9, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Adlon Kempinski Hotel in Berlin, we will tell you why this is important and how we will bundle our commitment and know-how.
Our thanks go to the designer Anja Gockel and Saruul Fischer from EDELZiEGE for organizing this event.
Registrations are very welcome.
The research team of the Great Gobi B and the Khovd University jointly monitor the rivers, streams, springs, and oases in the Dzungarian Gobi, mapping the location of water points and determining the water quality.
The main goal is to identify the water points which are essential for wildlife and local people. The team fences the polluted springs for protection, develops water management policies based on research, and trains rangers in water management activities.
The project is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Mongolia, ITG, and the Great Gobi B management.
We are building a new center for the biosphere reserve. It improves the infrastructure connection, enables more efficient administration, and offers more attractive jobs for specialist staff, an information centre for tourists and a meeting place for locals and travellers. The construction of the building is generously financed by the German KfW Development Bank. Find out more about the new building in the current special edition of the Takhi Post.
Naadam is a national festival in Mongolia focusing on three traditional games: wrestling, archery, and horseracing.
Celebrations bring people together, but in 2021 everything is different. The Mongolian government decided to cancel this year’s celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team of ITG hopes to be able to celebrate with Mongolian friends and colleagues next year!
We are celebrating the birth of the 300th Takhi in the protected area Great Gobi B. Find out how the dedicated ranger team works with local herders to protect the ecosystem. A botanical sensation that was first described in 2018 is presented in the species portrait.
