Tamir Sansar
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Tamir
Sansar

Senior Expert

Office of the COP17 National CommitteeUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Lambda 100 — Diaspora Edition

Career Synthesis & Impact Narrative

My name is Tamir, and international relations has taken me across borders and industries, from the lecture halls of Moscow to solo-traveling through 11 countries by the age of 19. Those early global experiences became the foundation for everything I am doing now.

They taught me to view the world through a lens of diverse cultures and perspectives, but more importantly, they sparked a realization: that accumulated ideas must be translated into action where it matters most. I built my foundation with a degree in International Relations and Energy Policy from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

From there, I sharpened my skills across business development, project management, and translation, collaborating with international tech companies, NGOs, and academic institutions to bridge complex ideas with practical execution. I brought this international mindset back to Mongolia at a pivotal time, stepping into the role of Senior Expert at the COP-17 Preparatory Office.

In this capacity, I focus on policy development, planning, and resource mobilization for the upcoming UNCCD COP-17, which stands as a critical global milestone for our nation. Mongolia's path toward sustainable and prosperous growth is still evolving.

But that’s precisely where the opportunity lies, to leverage strategic international cooperation to build a resilient, forward-looking foundation for our home country.

Strategic Network Expansion

Open to global inquiries regarding professional opportunities and diaspora mentorship.

Base of Operations

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Primary Affiliation

Office of the COP17 National Committee

Role

Senior Expert