The XIV International Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development of the Mongolian Plateau and Surrounding Territories
INVITATION
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the XIV International Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development of the Mongolian Plateau and Surrounding Territories (ICOMP 2026), which will be held on 26 June 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
We warmly welcome researchers from all disciplines contributing to the sustainable future of social-ecological systems of the Mongolian Plateau. Participation is encouraged from senior scientists, early-career researchers, young scholars, as well as representatives of government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs.
Since 2005, ICOMP has served as an important scientific platform for researchers from Mongolia, China, and Russia to share recent advances in sustainable development and natural resource management.
ICOMP 2026 is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Geography at the National University of Mongolia and the 36th anniversary of the Mongolian Geographical Society.
The ICOMP 2026 Goal
The goal of ICOMP 2026 is to provide an international and interdisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge, share recent scientific advancements, and address emerging challenges related to environmental sustainability and regional development of the Mongolian Plateau and surrounding territories which is one of the most unique and scientifically significant regions for global geographical research.
As a vast and dynamic socio-ecological system, the Mongolian Plateau represents a critical natural laboratory for understanding interactions among climate change, land degradation, desertification, nomadic livelihoods, and regional development. The conference aims to highlight the global scientific importance of this region and promote its role as a key research frontier in contemporary geography.
In addition, ICOMP 2026 seeks to contribute to the advancement of geographical sciences by fostering innovative approaches, integrating traditional and modern knowledge systems, and promoting the application of emerging technologies such as Big Data, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence in geographical research and practice.
The conference aims to:
· Facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue across natural and social sciences to address complex environmental and socio-economic challenges;
· Promote the Mongolian Plateau as a globally significant research region and a priority area for integrated geographical studies;
· Advance the development of geographical sciences through methodological innovation, data-driven approaches, and transdisciplinary research;
· Promote the integration of scientific research, technological innovation, and policy development for sustainable land and resource management;
· Identify practical and innovative solutions to climate change, desertification, and regional development challenges;
· Strengthen international collaboration and joint research initiatives among countries of the Mongolian Plateau region;
· Contribute to evidence-based policymaking by providing scientific insights to support sustainable development strategies at national and regional levels
Main Topics
· Geographical research trends and emerging challenges
· Environmental sustainability and natural resource management
· Climate change and adaptation strategies
· Socio-economic geography and regional development
· Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Geography
Expected Outcomes
· Strengthen interdisciplinary dialogue across natural and social sciences
· Synthesize the latest research findings relevant to the Mongolian Plateau
· Identify innovative and practical solutions to sustainable development challenges
· Promote joint research initiatives and cross-cultural collaboration
· Contribute scientific insights to regional policy and decision-making
Organizers
· Mongolian Geographical Society
· Institute of Geography and Geoecology (IGG), Mongolian Academy of Sciences
· Mongolian Academy of Sciences
· National University of Mongolia
· Inner Mongolia Normal University (China)
· Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research (CAS, China)
· Baikal Institute of Nature Management, SB RAS (Russia)
· National Science and Technology Fund of Mongolia
· Institute for Urban and Regional Studies, NUM
· Future Earth Mongolian Committee
Scientific Committee
· Battogtokh Dorjgotov, PhD – President, Mongolian Geographical Society, Conference Chair of the ICOMP2026.
· Dashtseren Avirmed, PhD – Director, Institute of Geography and Geoecology, MAS, & Conference Vice Chair of the ICOMP2026.
· Amarsaikhan Damdinsuren, Academician, Institute of Geography and Geoecology, MAS
· Dagvadorj Damdin, Academician, President, Academy of the Climate change and development, Mongolia
· Garmaev Endon Zhamyanovich, Academician, Director, BINM SB RAS
· Battsengel Vandansambuu, PhD – Director, Institute for Urban and Regional Studies, NUM
· Sonomdagva Chononkhuu, PhD – Director, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, NUM
· Byambakhuu Gantumur, PhD – Head, Department of Geography, NUM & Conference Vice Chair of the ICOMP2026.
· Bao Yuhai, PhD – Director, Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing and GIS, IMNU
· Dong Suocheng, PhD – Leading Professor, IGSNRR CAS
· Altanbagana Myagmarsuren – Head, Socio-economic Geography Department, IGG, MAS
· Batomunkuev Valentin Sergeyevich, PhD – Vice Director, BINM SB RAS
· Gantulga Gombodorj, PhD, Associate Professor, Head, Department of Geography, NUM
· Tsogbadral Khurelbaatar, PhD, Head, Department of Geography, MNUE
· Sainbuyan Bayarsaikhan, PhD, Department of Geography, NUM
Key Dates
· May 30, 2026 – Deadline for submission of short abstracts
· June 12, 2026 – Registration closes
· June 17, 2026 – Final program release
· June 26, 2026 – Conference date
Registration
· The conference registration fee is 250 US dollars.
· Registration will be confirmed after receiving payment. Those who do not receive a confirmation notice before the congress is requested to contact the registration secretariat at icomp2026@mas.ac.mn.
· Only participants who complete their registration will be included in the programme.
· Registration fees include;
o Conference materials (eg. name badges, any printed materials to be produced, etc)
o Entrance to all sessions
o Entrance to exhibition area
o Entrance to poster area
o Conference opening ceremony
o Conference closing ceremony
o Abstract handling
o Coffee breaks
· Requests for registration cancellation must be received in writing by the ICOMP 2026 Registration Secretariat via e-mail to icomp2026@mas.ac.mn.
Contact Information
Narangerel Serdyanjiv – Secretary General of the ICOMP2026, Director, Mongolian Geographical Society, & Head, Environmental and Natural Resource Management department, IGG, MASMobile: +976 99820788Email: narangerel_s@mas.ac.mn
Batnyam Tseveengerel – Conference Secretary of the ICOMP2026, Coordinator, Mongolian Geographical Society, & Researcher, Physical Geography department, IGG, MASMobile: +976 99698962Email: batnyamts@mas.ac.mn
Conference venue
Academic Council Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Building, National University of
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
General inquiries: icomp2026@mas.ac.mn
We look forward to welcoming you to Ulaanbaatar in June 2026.
Organizing Committee – ICOMP 2026
