COP17 Mongolia

The official COP17 Mongolia app is your companion to the 17th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted by Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar, August 2026.

Whether you are an accredited delegate, an observer, a journalist, or simply curious about the global fight against
desertification, this app puts everything you need in your pocket.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• Browse the full conference programme — sessions, side events, speakers, and venues, updated live by the host secretariat
• Build your own personal schedule with My Agenda — save sessions you don't want to miss and get reminders before they begin
• Receive urgent announcements and important updates the moment they happen, delivered in real time during the event
• Get around Ulaanbaatar with built-in venue maps, transport tips, accommodation guidance, and a curated city guide
• Ask the in-app AI assistant for help — quick answers about sessions, logistics, and accessible services
• Post and search lost items during the conference week
• Explore UNCCD's mission and Mongolia's role in addressing land degradation, drought, and the climate emergency

DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE

• Available in English and Mongolian
• Works without an account — explore the programme, info hub, and announcements as a guest
• Sign in (secure email one-time-password and optional biometric) to unlock My Agenda, chat, and personalised notifications
• Fully accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA, Dynamic Type, screen readers)
• Account deletion is available directly in-app, anytime

ABOUT COP17

UNCCD COP17 is the global summit on combating desertification, land degradation, and drought. Hosted by Mongolia, it brings
together governments, civil society, scientists, indigenous communities, and youth from around the world to set the next
decade of action on land and drought resilience.

ABOUT THIS APP

The app is developed in partnership with the COP17 Mongolia National Secretariat and is hosted on Mongolia's National Data
Center, in line with national data sovereignty. We follow ISO/IEC 27001 controls for the data you trust us with, and we never
use your data for advertising.

Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@unccdcop17.org