Mongolia has a very high emission of CO2 per capita (higher many developed countries); and burning of coal to heat buildings result in serious pollution and related health problems. Introduction of efficient heating insulating technologies also decrease the pressure on trees (less demand for wood) in arid and semi-arid areas and assists Mongolia in its battle against desertification and land degradation.The project's objective is to reduce CO2 emissions from burning coal for heating. Also, less wood will be burnt for heating, further reducing CO2 emissions and protecting shrubs and forests.