BALJINNYAM bat ulzii
Mongolian University of Life Sciences
PhD topic: A study on the effects of mining activities and livestock husbandry on climate conditions
Summary: In recent years, the rapid expansion of mining activities and the growth of livestock production have begun to influence regional climate conditions by contributing to pasture degradation, land-use changes, and disruptions in soil and water balance. Mining operations alter land structure and increase dust emissions, greenhouse gases, and waste, which in turn affect livestock production particularly through overgrazing, soil degradation, and the reduction of plant species diversity ultimately impacting herders’ livelihoods. These two factors together put significant pressure on herders’ traditional way of life, livestock nutrition, and access to pasture resources.
The aim of this study is to comprehensively assess how mining activities and livestock/pasture management influence climate conditions. The research will examine changes in temperature, precipitation variability, dust levels, and water resources in areas surrounding mining sites, while also analyzing how declining pasture quality affects livestock nutrition. Furthermore, it will investigate the socio-economic impacts of land-use changes, reduced water and forage availability caused by mining activities on herders’ livelihoods, migration patterns, and the sustainability of pasture systems.
The findings of this study will help identify the interactions and conflicts between mining and livestock sectors, providing insights for reducing negative climate impacts, improving sustainable pasture management, and protecting herders’ livelihoods. By examining the opportunities and constraints of developing mining and traditional livestock husbandry simultaneously, the study will contribute valuable knowledge and potential solutions for regional sustainable development.
Skills: Artificial insemination (cattle), Laboratory analysis of animal feed, Fieldwork and data collection, Microsoft Office, basic data processing, Team leadership and coordination
Languages: English, Mongolian
Short portrait:
- 2025- present: Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS), PhD. in Feed and Pasture Science (Ongoing)
- 2023-2025: Mongolian University of Life Sciences (MULS), M.Sc. in Feed and Pasture Science
- 2019-2023: MULS, School of Animal Science and Biotechnology, B.Sc. in Animal Science