Establishment date
16 September 1998
Headquarters Location
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Members
Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Turkey
Who We Are
The International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations (IISNC) is an intergovernmental organization established under the auspices of UNESCO to promote research, dialogue, and cooperation on nomadic cultures and societies. The Institute serves as a hub for scholars, policymakers, and cultural practitioners exploring the past, present, and future of nomadic life.
Latest news
Updates on the Institute’s research, activities, events, and international cooperation.
“Rediscovering Mongolian Identity Through the Mongolian Script Bequeathed by Chinggis Khaan” lecture
As part of Creative Culture Month, under the theme “Mongolian Pride,”[…]
Expert Consultation meeting on UNESCO COLLECTION “History of Nomadic Civilizations” Series being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The meeting, hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia,[…]
“MONGOLIAN SCRIPT – MONGOLIAN PRIDE”
As part of Cultural Creativity Month, under the theme “Mongolian Script[…]
What We Aim
Advance Research
Expand knowledge of nomadic civilizations through interdisciplinary study and scholarly exchange.
Support Cultural Continuity
Promote understanding of the heritage, practices, and traditional knowledge of nomadic peoples.
Connect Perspectives
Encourage dialogue among researchers, communities, cultural practitioners, and policymakers.
Examine Contemporary Change
Explore the questions facing nomadic societies as social and environmental conditions evolve.
Munkhtuul Chuluunbaatar, Ph.D.
director
People Behind IISNC
Meet the researchers and staff who support the Institute’s research, publications, and international cooperation in the study of nomadic civilizations.
Altanshagai Munkhtuul
Knowledge Hub Coordinator
Contact Us
For enquiries about research, publications, events, or institutional cooperation, contact the IISNC Secretariat.