Abstract
This article reports on preliminary research conducted as part of a research project aimed at understanding perceptions of environmental change among residents of the Darkhad Basin in northwestern Khuvsgul Province, Mongolia, particularly among Dukha reindeer herders.
The Dukha are a Turkic ethnic group that has lived in the mountain taiga region in the northwestern part of Khuvsgul Province. Their traditional livelihood is hunting and gathering, using reindeer as their means of transportation. The traditional culture of the Dukha has preserved in part, although it has been affected by political and social changes in the region. In recent years, there are about 400 people in 30 to 40 households in the two groups, who have more than 2,000 reindeer.
The research consisted of an open-ended question-and-answer format in which three Dukha engaged in reindeer herding and one resident living in the center of Ulaan-uul District were asked about changes in the local environment over the past 10 years.
The results showed that the residents were aware of changes in climatic conditions, such as an increase in summer temperatures and an increase in snowfall. Regarding changes in flora and fauna, the respondents pointed out the deterioration of reindeer moss growth in summer pastures and the increase in the number of wolves.
On the other hand, aware of changes in the social and economic environment included the spread of the Internet and cell phones, the increase in tourists, and the establishment of national park and preserves.
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