Author(s)

Xige Hao

Corresponding Author

Xige Hao

Abstract

This study examines the synergies and differences in management policy, economic development, environmental protection, technological solutions, and cultural preservation between Inner Mongolia (China) and Mongolia, focusing on the ecological development of the Mongolian steppe. By analyzing how contrasting approaches to land management, grazing practices, and resource conservation impact the pastoral economy and the livelihoods of herders, the study reveals that Inner Mongolia's emphasis on privatized land use, rotational grazing, and technological interventions contrasts with Mongolia's traditional communal land management and mobile pastoralism. These differences present significant challenges for sustainable development and grassland restoration but also offer opportunities for cross-border collaboration. Through a comparative analysis of other grassland regions, such as the North American prairies and the Serengeti-Maasai ecosystem, the research highlights best practices that can guide coordinated efforts between China and Mongolia. The study underscores the need to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation in promoting high-quality ecological development of the Mongolian steppe. Recommendations for future collaboration focus on harmonizing policies, improving infrastructure, enhancing sustainable practices, and leveraging renewable energy potential.

Keywords

Ecological development, Sino-Mongolian border, grassland management, nomadic pastoralism, environmental sustainability, land use policies, cross-border collaboration, cultural preservation, Inner Mongolia, Mongolia, sustainable pastoralism, grassland degradation, renewable energy, desertification, technological solutions for grasslands, economic development