The cases of violations of norms on cutting trees were detected

There were revealed cases on illegal logging within  the last week, while supervising conservation-related measures in the areas under the control of the Ministry of Nature Protection subdivisions. The 5 cases on deforestation of 58 trees and 2 branches  were detected in Artsvaberd, Hrazdan, Chambarak and Noyemberyan forestry enterprises of "ArmForest" SNCO. 

Announcement

Dear compatriots,
The Ministry of Nature Protection has developed a package of draft laws prohibiting free providing of plastic bags from 01.07.2019; thus a  special tax will be defined from 01.01.2020. 

Announcement

Public hearings will be held over the reconstruction of oil separator systems for “Southern” 110/6 kw, “Nairit” 110/35/6 (10) kw,  “Avan” 110/10 kw, “Kotayk” 110/6 kw power stations, submitted by “A T M S Solutions” CJSC 

It will be encouraged direct cooperation between the environmental departments of two countries

Minister of Nature Protection Erik Grigoryan met with  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Armenia Jun Yamada.
In the course of the meeting, there were considered issues apropos of the enhanced cooperation between Armenia and Japan in the sphere of environmental protection.

The Minister of  Nature Protection met with representatives of KfW Bank

Minister of Nature Protection Erik Grigoryan received  Project Manager of the German Development Bank (KfW) Alvaro Berriel and KfW Bank Armenian Representative Zara Chatinyan. During the meeting the sides discussed current and prospective programs of the cooperation.

Public reviews will be held over mineral prospecting of “A M T” district of Aramus basalt mine, submitted by “A M T” LLC

Invitation for the Evaluation of Small Grants Programs 

Invitation for the Evaluation of Small Grants Programs 

The Ministry of Nature Protection-coordinated “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A) project implementation unit invites corresponding experts of educational, scientific and non-governmental organizations to participate in small grant programs’ evaluation - received from NGOs - registered in RA Syunik Marz.

Invitation for the Evaluation of Small Grants Programs 

The National Adaptation Plan is being developed

"National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to advance medium and long-term adaptation planning in Armenia" project  has been launched, which is implemented with financing of USD 2.7 million grant from the Green Climate Fund provided to Armenia. The project aims to establish adaptation  priorities in our country outlined through the Paris Agreement.

Public reviews will be held over the construction of Stepanavan N3 primary school

The Minister of Nature Protection discussed prospects for cooperation with the Ambassador of China 

Minister of Nature Protection Erik Grigoryan received  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China Tian Erlong.
The sides pointed out the great potential for cooperation between two states in the sphere of environmental protection and discussed the practical steps focused on the full-fledged utilization of thereof.

Public reviews will be held over geological researches and mineral prospecting of Karmir qar, Jangot dzor and Adulyarayin metasomatic districts of Vazashen gold-polymetallic mine, submitted by “A U Group” LLC

Public reviews will be held over geological researches for 2019-2020 in “Demer-1” district of Aramus basalt mine, Kotayk region, submitted by “Demer” LLC