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 30th anniversary of the Mongolian Geographical Society.
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.
• Altanbagana Myagmarsuren – Head, Socio-economic Geography Department, IGG, MAS
• Batomunkuev Valentin Sergeyevich, PhD – Vice Director, BINM SB RAS
• Bao Yuhai, PhD – Director, Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing and GIS, IMNU
• Dong Suocheng, PhD – Leading Professor, IGSNRR CAS
Key Dates
• May 15, 2026 – Deadline for submission of short abstracts
• June 10, 2026 – Registration closes
• June 12, 2026 – Final program release
• June 26, 2026 – Conference date
Contact Information
• Narangerel Serdyanjiv – Conference Secretary General of the ICOMP2026, Director, Mongolian Geographical Society, & Head, Environmental and Natural Resource Management department, IGG, MAS
• Mobile: +976 99820788
• Email: narangerel_s@mas.ac.mn
• Batnyam Tseveengerel – Conference Secretary of the ICOMP2026, Coordinator, Mongolian Geographical Society, & Researcher, Physical Geography department, IGG, MAS
• Mobile: +976 99698992
• Email: batnyamts@mas.ac.mn
Place venue
• Main building of the National University of Mongolia, 2nd floor, Academic Council Hall
• General inquiries: ICOMP2026@mas.ac.mn
We look forward to welcoming you to Ulaanbaatar in June 2026.
Organizing Committee – ICOMP 2026
