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25 August 2025
The Prime Minister familiarizes himself with organizational work for COP17 in Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Meridian Exhibition Center, where the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) is scheduled to be held in Armenia in 2026. During the tour, the Prime Minister got acquainted with the conditions and technical capabilities of the center.
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21 August 2025
Public Discussion Held on RA Government Draft Decision “On Approving the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Armenia”
The Ministry of Environment initiated the first public discussion of the draft Decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia “On the Approval of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Armenia.” The discussion brought together representatives of nearly forty environmental organizations, initiative groups, and individual experts, whose experience and ideas make a significant contribution to shaping the country’s environmental policy.
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21 August 2025
For the first Time, Armenia Is Establishing a Legal and Institutional Framework for Climate Policy
At its August 21 session, the executive branch approved the draft law “On Climate,” which for the first time establishes the legal and institutional framework for climate policy, outlining the powers and responsibilities of state, regional, and local government bodies.
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20 August 2025
Interdepartmental Working Group Coordinating the Cleanup and Restoration of the Tsakkar and Karchaghbyur Rivers Met Under the Leadership of Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan
The interdepartmental working group coordinating the cleanup and restoration of the Tsakkar and Karchaghbyur Rivers met under the leadership of Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan. The representatives from various bodies, including the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the RA; the Ministry of Economy of the RA; the Ministry of Finance of the RA; the Water Committee of the Ministry of Territorial Administration; the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body; the Urban Development and Cadastre Committees; the staff of the Governor of Gegharkunik; and the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RA.
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19 August 2025
Board of Trustees of the "Foundation for Restoration of Sevan Trout Stocks and Aquaculture Development" Convenes Under the Chairmanship of Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan
Karen Sargsyan, Governor of Gegharkunik Province; Aram Meymaryan, Deputy Minister of Environment of the RA; Sergo Atanesyan, General Secretary of the Ministry; Ara Mkrtchyan, Deputy Minister of Environment of the RA as well as representatives of interested departments, including members of the Board, participated in the meeting.
