<P> There are many pressing environmental issues in Mongolia that are detrimental to both human and biophysical wellness . These problems have arisen in part due to natural factors, but increasingly because of human actions . One of these issues is climate change, which will be responsible for an increase in desertification, natural disasters, and land degradation . Another is deforestation, which is expanding due to human recklessness, pests, disease, and fire . Mongolian lands are becoming more arid through desertification, a process that is being exacerbated due to irresponsible land use . Additionally, more and more species are disappearing and at risk for extinction . And, especially in population centers, Mongolians deal with air and water pollution caused by human industrialization . </P> <P> Climate change has threatened the ways of life for traditional pastoralist herders, as it is a driving factor of disruptive duds, also known as climatic events or natural disasters . Winter storms, drought periods, and extreme temperatures have become more frequent . Leading up to 2000, there were approximately 20 extreme events per year, but since 2000, this number has doubled to 40 events per year . Between 2008 and 2010 Mongolia experienced 153 extreme events, most of which being strong winds, storms, and floods from run - off . </P>

Mongolia has taken several steps to deal with its deforestation problem