Romanos Petrosyan was appointed  Minister of Environment

On the basis of the proposal of the Prime Minister, in accordance with Article 131 of the Constitution, as well as the 1st paragraph  of the 5th article of the law on “The Structure and Activities of the Government”, President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian signed a decree on appointing Romanos Petrosyan Minister of Environment.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (31.07-05.08.2020)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of July 31, on August 4-5 no precipitation is predicted. At night and in the afternoon of August 1-2 in most regions from time to time short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On August 3 the air temperature will go down by 2-4 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 31, on August 4-5 no precipitation is predicted. At night and in the evening of August 1-2, on 3 in separate places of the city from time to time short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. 

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (30.07-04.08.2020)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of July 30, on 31, at night and in the afternoon of August 1-3 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On August 4 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On August 3 the air temperature will go down by 1-3 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of 30, on 31, on August 3-4 no precipitation is predicted. At night and in the evening of August 1-2 in separate places of the city short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. 

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (29.07-03.08.2020)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of July 29 in most regions, on July 30-31, at night and in the afternoon of August 1-3 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 29 the air temperature will go down by 2-4 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the daytime of 29, at night and in the evening of August 1-3 in separate places of the city short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 30-31 no precipitation is predicted. 

A  Memorandum of Cooperation

Today, a Memorandum of Cooperation in dissemination of environmental information in environmental impact expertise and assessment procedure was signed between “Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center”, “Environmental Impact Expertise Center” SNCOs and Aarhus Center in Yerevan.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (28.07-02.08.2020)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of July 28, on 30, at night and in the afternoon of August 1-2 in separate regions, on 29 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. On July 31 no precipitation is predicted. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 28-29 the air temperature will go down by 3-5 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the evening of July 28, on 29, at night and in the evening of August 1-2 in separate places of the city short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 30-31 no precipitation is predicted. 
 

Coverage invitation; press conference in Sevan

On July 29, at 11:00, it will take place the joint press conference of Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan and Gegharkunik Region Governor Gnel Sanosyan in Lake Sevan.

The grant of €30,000: 6 permanent jobs

In the frames of the working visit to Syunik region, Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan paid a visit to Kapan Women's Resource Center, got acquainted with a furnished and renovated clothing factory equipped with a grant provided by means of “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A project).

9000 trees in Mtnadzor, 2 sports grounds in Kapan

Within the framework of the Ministry of Environment-implemented “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A project), Kapan Forestry Branch of “Armforest” SNCO effected tree planting activities in the vicinity of Tsav settlement.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (27.07-01.08.2020)

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 27, on 31 no precipitation is predicted. On July 28, on 30, at night and in the afternoon of August 1 in separate regions, on July 29 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s.
On July 29 the air temperature will go down by 3-5 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 27, on 28, on 30-31 no precipitation is predicted. At night and in the evening of July 29, on August 1 in separate places of the city short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (24.07-29.07.2020)

 In the Republic
On 24 in most regions, in the afternoon of 25-29 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 25-27 the air temperature will gradually go up by 4-5 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the evening of 24-25 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 25-29 no precipitation is predicted. 
 

“SPPA-A” project fulfillment with a budget of 8 million euros in Syunik region

On the margins of the working visit  paid to Syunik region, Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan today had a meeting with  Syunik Region Governor Hunan Poghosyan. 

Solar water heating systems instead of wood

On the margins of the working visit to Syunik region, Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan also conducted a visit to a number of settlements in the vicinity of “Shikahogh” state reserve to get acquainted with the activities of waste collection service purchased via “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A project).

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (23.07-28.07.2020)

 In the Republic
On July 23, on 24 in most regions, in the afternoon of 25-28 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 25-27the air temperature will go up by 4-5 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the evening of 23, at night and in the evening of 24 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 25-28 no precipitation is predicted. 

Public consultation over Hrazdan water basin management plan

The public consultation of beneficiaries over Hrazdan water basin management plan is envisaged from July 20 to August 20, 2020. Taking into consideration the situation caused  by the novel coronavirus (COVID 19)  in the republic, holding of public meetings with beneficiaries have become impossible, thus the entire procedure will be held online (the software-developed filling out questionnaires, electronic and telephone communication, and so on).   

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (22.07-27.07.2020)

In the Republic
On July 22, on 25, in the afternoon of 27 in separate places, on 23-24 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 26 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 22-23 the air temperature will go down by 8-10 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the evening of July 22, at night and in the evening of 23-24 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 25-27 no precipitation is predicted. 

Embarked on an awareness raising campaign on climate change and adaptation in Armenia 

An awareness raising campaign embarked on, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, within the framework of UNDP-GCF “National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to advance medium and long-term adaptation planning in Armenia” project; the official launch of which had been given through a series of seminar-discussions since July 18.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (21.07-26.07.2020)

 In the Republic
 On July 21, in the afternoon of 25 in separate regions, on 22-24 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. On July 26 no precipitation is predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 22-23 the air temperature will go down by 8-10 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the evening  of July 21, at night and in the evening of 22-24 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-22 m/s. On July 25-26 no precipitation is predicted. 

ANNOUNCEMENT
 apropos of an algae bloom in Lake Sevan

The professional subdivisions of the Ministry of Environment keep the issue of activation of the blue-green algae in Lake Sevan in spotlight.
Presently, the activity of blue-green algae is observed both in the parts of Big Sevan and Small Sevan.

MODERNIZATION AND UPGRADE PROJECT  “PLANE GROVE”

Inviting organizations and individuals 
The Ministry of Environment-implemented “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A) project implementation unit invites organizations or individuals to submit bids to provide development service for...