Climate change and adaptation in Armenia:  the media tells

The impact of climate change on various spheres of human activity is growing day by day all over the world. In this context, adaptation measures are vital in a bid to mitigate or to prevent the harmful effects of climate change, as well as to find solutions for living and developing in new climatic conditions.

Public reviews will be held over the evaluation report on environmental impact of mineral prospecting in Goris basalt mine, Syunik region,  submitted by "Hydrogeoshin" LLC

Public reviews will be held over the evaluation report on environmental impact of mineral prospecting in Karmirsar district of Kaqavadzor tuff mine, submitted by “Hisalgag” LLC

With reference to commercial fishing of whitefish in Lake Sevan  

There took place a working discussion in “Sevan” national park SNCO with the participation of Acting Deputy Minister of Environment Vardan Melikyan.

9000 trees were planted within an area of 2 hectares 

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

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (09.07-14.07.2020)

ATTENTION
Conditioned by cyclone penetration from Black Sea, On July 9-13, especially in the evening, in separate regions of the republic intense rains with thunderstorms, in some places hail is predicted, during the thunderstorm strong wind is possible, wind speed may reach up to 25-30 m/s. We advise the population to avoid being in the open air during the thunderstorms.

 In the Republic
In the daytime of July 9, on 10-11, on 13 in most regions, at night and in the afternoon of 12 and 14 in separate regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 25-30 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 9-11 the air temperature will gradually go down by 6-8 degrees.

In Yerevan
At night and in the evening of July 9-14 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s.

The launch of wildlife census process

Acting Deputy Minister of Environment Vardan Melikyan today met with officers of a number of international non-governmental organizations to consider issues apropros of 2020 hunting season launching in August, setting a great store on wildlife census.

Published the Fourth National Communication on Climate Change

The Fourth National Communication on Climate Change has been published by the Ministry of Environment; according to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), ...

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (08.07-13.07.2020)

ATTENTION
Due to the penetration of cyclone from the Black Sea, on July 9-13, especially in the evening, in separate regions of the republic heavy rainfalls with thunderstorm are predicted, in some places hail is predicted, strong winds are possible during thunderstorms, gusts may reach up to 25-30 m / s. We advise the population to avoid being in the open air during thunderstorms.

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 8,  on 12 in separate places, at night and in the afternoon of 9-11, on 13 in most regions short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 25-30 m/s. In separate places hail is also predicted. North-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s.On July 9-11 the air temperature will gradually go down by 6-8 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 8, no precipitation is predicted. At night and  in the evening of July 9-13 short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 20-25 m/s.

Working consultation

Acting Minister of Environment Vahe Jilavyan today received Gnel Hasratyan, Acting Head of the Inspectorate for Nature Protection and Mineral Resources. In the course of the meeting, a number of issues regarding the joint work of the two structures were discussed, including the supervision over the fulfillment of the obligations envisaged by the water use permits by entrepreneurs.

Public reviews will be held over the evaluation report on environmental impact of mining of Aramus basalt mine, Kotayk region, submitted by “A M T” LLC

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (07.07-12.07.2020)

In the Republic
In the daytime of July 7 no precipitation is predicted. In the afternoon of July 8-9, on 12 in separate regions, on 10-11 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 possible. South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s. On July 7-8 the air temperature will go up by 3-4 degrees.

In Yerevan
In the daytime of July 7, on 8 no precipitation is predicted. In the evening of 9-12 in separate parts of the city short rain with thunderstorm is predicted, during the thunderstorm wind speed may reach up to 17-19 m/s. 

Public reviews will be held over the pre-assessment bid on environmental impact of the construction of the residential complex envisaged in 4/3 and 4/4, Baghramyan alley, Arabkir administrative district, submitted by “Filishin” LLC

Public reviews will be held over the pre-assessment bid on environmental impact of the construction of the residential complex envisaged in 42/5 H. Ajaryan, Avan administrative district, Yerevan, submitted by Resident Armine Petrosyan

Announcement on the source of  pollution of storks 

At the initiative of the Ministry of Environment, led by Karen Aghababyan, Legal Adviser to the  Minister, together with other specialists involved in the works and members of the voluntary group have been  supervising monitoring in recent days in the settlements of Ararat and Armavir regions where contaminated storks are observed.