UNESCO & Biodiversity: Mongolia’s Tost Toson Bumbiin Nuruu has been added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, bringing the country to 13 sites; the 896,540-hectare reserve in Umnugovi is key for snow leopards and other threatened species, including the Gobi bear (mazaalai). Livestock Health: Mongolia has culled over 1,200 animals after foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Bayan-Ulgii and Khovd, with authorities citing the SAT-1 strain and warning it can spread rapidly via air, vehicles, equipment, people, and wild animals. Social Protection Reform: The Cabinet approved a draft amendment to Mongolia’s General Law on Social Insurance to submit to Parliament, aiming for a fairer pension system, a ceiling on employer contributions, and expanded options for voluntary, savings-based pension accounts. School Health & Safety: The Scout Association of Mongolia is aligning its programs with the renewed national curriculum, including initiatives focused on improving health in school environments and preventing peer bullying. Diplomacy & Health Links: Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh met health officials at Japan’s Nikkei “Future of Asia” forum, including Singapore’s health minister, discussing Mongolia–Japan cooperation and regional development. Tourism & Wellness Angle: The 15th Asian Tourism Forum opened in Ulaanbaatar under “The Asian Paradigm of Hospitality and Tourism,” with a focus on sustainable tourism, digital transformation, and workforce development.