March 21, 2013

Mongolia holds water-saving exhibition to raise awareness - NZweek

Mongolia holds water-saving exhibition to raise awareness - NZweek: "ULAN BATOR, March 20 — An exhibition showcasing Mongolia’s advanced water-saving technologies and products opened here Wednesday to observe World Water Day, which falls on Friday.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Minister for Nature, Environment and Green Development Sanjaasuren Oyun said Mongolia was facing serious land desertification and water shortage, a phenomenon now threatening national security.

The exhibition aimed to promote the use of water-efficient products and raise public awareness of the need for a water-saving society, she said."

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