Mongolia’s COP17 push: The UNCCD Silk Road Caravan has entered Mongolia, starting a seven-day route through Dundgobi, Uvurkhangai, Arkhangai, Bulgan and Tuv, with stops at Khustai National Park, the Orkhon Valley UNESCO site and Ugii Lake, to spotlight rangeland restoration and drought resilience ahead of COP17 in Ulaanbaatar. Fuel supply talks: Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor met PetroChina’s local unit after China agreed to supply 6,000 tonnes of AI-92 in August, urging volumes to rise to 12,000–15,000 tonnes monthly and asking for a price cut versus international rates. Digital government: Mongolia’s Cabinet Secretariat is moving ahead with the “Chuluulye” initiative, directing that at least 80% of government data exchanges go digital in 2027 and that the “once-only” principle be fully enforced. Sports, with Mongolian ties: At the Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships, the Philippines won silver over Mongolia in the seniors aero dance team event, while Mongolia also featured among participating countries. Regional cooperation: Mongolia’s environment minister met Türkiye’s ambassador to align UNCCD COP17 and UNFCCC COP31 and strengthen coordination across the Rio Conventions.