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81-Year-Old Conservationist Protects 1.24 Million Acres in Mongolia

5/11/2025

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Batmunkh Luvsandash, an inspiring 81-year-old conservationist from Mongolia, has safeguarded more than 1.24 million acres of pristine steppe land from the clutches of mining. Drawing on the wisdom of local herders, this former electrical engineer has become a beacon of hope for sustainable practices in a mining-driven economy, earning him the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.

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Batmunkh Luvsandash, an inspiring 81-year-old conservationist from Mongolia, has safeguarded more than 1.24 million acres of pristine steppe land from the clutches of mining. Drawing on the wisdom of local herders, this former electrical engineer has become a beacon of hope for sustainable practices in a mining-driven economy, earning him the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.