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"Meet Naranbadrakh: The Mongolian Empathy Warrior Carrying Dr. Jane Goodall's Torch of Compassion
That statement has become the touchstone for Mongolia's expanding effort to restore grasslands, safeguard animal welfare, and revive nomadic livelihoods through compassion-based climate action.
A pivotal meeting in between Goodall and Naranbadrakh forged what both called a "Legacy of Hope." Together, they began developing the , integrating rangeland carbon accounting into under the .
The framework – backed by the and – will debut at , highlighting herder-led solutions to land degradation.
"Hope is not a wish – it's a choice," Goodall often said. Naranbadrakh adds, "One soul can replant a steppe; together, we heal the Earth."
Founded in 2021, the Mongolia is Horse Heaven Movement unites more than combating desertification across of pastureland – 76 percent of which is now degraded.
The initiative rewards sustainable herding with , promotes , and markets under the national .
In 2022, the honoured the movement with its . The same year, the adopted , endorsed by , recognizing Mongolia as a global centre for equine-assisted therapy and conservation.
The movement's , launched in March 2025 , has linked with herder families to care for young animals – a model now being reviewed by and the for its mental-health benefits.
Naranbadrakh's rescue of the gray horse ("Hope"), later blessed by , has become a global symbol of mercy – an image Goodall described as "the spirit of compassion in motion."
As Mongolia prepares to host , the Horse Heaven Movement stands as a living extension of Goodall's message that empathy can heal both people and planet.
"Let us, metaphorically, ride together and build a more peaceful world through empathy, education, and our shared love of horses."
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Founded by , the movement empowers Mongolian herders to restore rangelands, diversify incomes, and promote empathy education. Recognized by the for sustainable-development leadership, it bridges ancient nomadic wisdom with modern environmental science.
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