Implemented “sustainable cashmere, tripartite joint project” for the third year

Sustainable cashmere, tripartite joint project 

*In Mongolia, herders make up 9,6% of the whole population and 24.5% of total workforce. The majority, 98.1%, tend to their livestock in a traditional way and the rest is engaged in farming. A socio-economic survey shows that 58% of their income comes from cashmere. 

In the recent years, As the number of goats has increased significantly in recent years and this phenomenon is linked with environmental desertification, there has been criticism from all parts the world. While at first analysis the simplest solution would be to reduce the number of goats, we cannot overlook the economic consequences for the herder families. Finding an environmentally friendly solution to this problem is one of the major challenges facing Mongolia. 

Gobi Cashmere, in its role as a pioneering company, as well as one of the largest companies in the light industry sector, to help solve these problems and work alongside the state in its sustainability objectives is implementing the "Sustainable Cashmere - Tripartite Project”, as part of its ESG programs. 

The project is aimed to improve the alignment between Science – Producer – Herders to improve the health, care and reproduction of animals on a scientific basis, which leads to cashmere quality improvement and as a result increase herders’ income. 

As part of this project, professional services were provided to ensure the hygiene and welfare of animals and to manage breeding and selection work.​ Mongolian University of Life Science participates in trainings on proper goat husbandry practices, scientific work and advice on breeding.​