Abstract
This paper mainly analyzes the causes and impacts of land desertification in the pastoral areas of outer Mongolia, we adopt field research, literature research, and interdisciplinary research methods. As a result, we find that the current problems of land degradation exist in the pastoral areas. The causes include climate change, overgrazing, mining, road laying, agricultural development, etc. Through relevant data analysis, literature research, and expert visits We find that the government is the most influential factor in the environment, and is also key to solving such problems. The government will most effectively help solve the current environmental problem of desertification through the formulation of reasonable grazing policies and the improvement of air pollution laws and regulations. At the same time, we find other solutions, such as NGO participation, natural environment education support, rational development in the tourism industry, etc. In general, we hope that this research can make a positive contribution to the restoration of the ecological environment in the desertified areas of Outer Mongolia.
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