Professional training plays a vital role in enhancing the knowledge and skills of rangers, and the need for a comprehensive, well-structured curriculum has been growing in recent years. Addressing this demand, WWF-Mongolia in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has successfully developed a national training program for rangers. The program, created over a five-year period with the involvement of multiple stakeholders, was officially approved in 2024, marking the first initiative of its kind in Mongolia.

As part of the program, training modules at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels have been developed, accompanied by a three-volume series of manuals that have already been published and distributed.

The first Training of Trainers (ToT) under this program has now been conducted. The training was jointly organized by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, protected area administrations from the Altai-Sayan and Amur-Heilong regions, and the Mongolian Rangers Association.

A total of 42 rangers representing 30 protected area administrations participated in the training. The sessions focused on essential ranger equipment and tools, legal frameworks for conducting patrols and inspections, and methodologies for biodiversity research and monitoring. Participants also applied their knowledge through hands-on field exercises.

Upon completion of the training, participants were awarded trainer certificates, enabling them to organize and deliver similar trainings within their local areas. This milestone marks a significant step forward in strengthening Mongolia’s conservation capacity and supporting the professional development of its rangers.