E013: Air Pollution! Yes, we are discussing air pollution
Winter has come, and air pollution has started to plague Mongolia again. For more than two decades, residents of Ulaanbaatar have endured and protested against the city’s air pollution. Despite repeated government promises of cleaner air, little has changed. Each winter feels like Groundhog Day — citizens demand action, policymakers pledge solutions, and yet, year after year, Mongolia’s air quality crisis remains unresolved.
In this episode, we speak with Enkhuun Byambadorj, co-founder and director of operations at Breathe Mongolia — an advocacy coalition dedicated to improving the air quality in Mongolia. Enkhuun shares insights on what needs to change, why progress has been slow, and what steps could finally lead to cleaner air for Mongolia’s future.
Three Universals “Three Smogs of Ulaanbaatar“:
The old discourse that smogs our psyche
The political narrative that smogs our consciousness
The consistent black air that smogs our city, year by year
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52min
Hosts: Anand, Julian
Guest: Enkhuun B
Date Recorded: Nov 11 2025
Date Released: Nov 12 2025
Keywords: air pollution | policy | participation
Show notes:
Enkhuun’s article with Bolor L “Mongolian Public Raises Outcry over Air Pollution and Public Health Concerns”
