At the high-level event “Strengthening synergies across nature, climate and environment from COP30 to UNEA7” held in Brazil, Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of the RA, presented Armenia’s national report, highlighting the country’s climate vulnerability, ongoing reforms, and the importance of international cooperation.
Armenia, as a mountainous and landlocked country, is significantly affected by the consequences of climate change, which directly impact agriculture, water resources, biodiversity, healthcare, and community living conditions.
Nevertheless, Armenia remains ambitious in addressing climate challenges, guided by the principles of solidarity, justice, and international cooperation.
The Minister presented the significant reforms implemented in Armenia in recent years, highlighting the development of Climate Law, the establishment of climate dialogues, and the formulation of strategic documents, including the long-term low-carbon development strategy of the RA and the updated, more ambitious third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs 3.0).
He noted Armenia’s progress in the development of renewable energy, emphasizing that the country aims to increase the share of electricity generated from renewable sources to 50% by 2030 and to around 60% by 2040.
At the same time, he stressed that nuclear energy remains an important component of Armenia’s clean and sustainable energy system, ensuring both the achievement of climate goals and the country’s energy security.
He also highlighted the importance of large-scale forest restoration and expansion programs aimed at preserving ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and increasing the resilience of communities.
He underscored that in 2026 Yerevan will host the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, CBD COP17, which will serve as a key milestone for the global review and assessment of the implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In this context, he emphasized the need to deepen the synergy among the three Rio Conventions, noting that climate change and biodiversity loss are interconnected crises that can be addressed only through unified, systematic, and ambitious approaches.
The Minister concluded his speech by reaffirming Armenia’s commitment to advancing progress, strengthening international cooperation, and contributing to global efforts toward sustainable development through joint action.