There were considered the status of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures during the Interdepartmental Coordination Council

Chaired by First Deputy Minister of Nature Protection Irina Ghaplanyan, the session on interdepartmental coordination council implementing the demands and thesis of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in the Ministry of Nature Protection.

Clean-up activities and tree planting were effected in the capital and in all regions

On March 23, the Ministry of Nature Protection and the staff of Ministry’s SNCOs participated in the nationwide clean-up day in Yerevan and all regions of Armenia.
In parallel to doing cleaning activities, the employees of SNCOs under the Ministry accomplished tree planting in forest and specially protected areas of nature, as well as in their adjacent areas. 

Formed water resources must be effectively used for the sake of Armenia

On March 22, the Ministry of Nature Protection and Mission of the United States Agency for International Development in Armenia (USAID/Armenia)  organized the joint event dedicated to World Water Day.

Discussed sectorial problem solving projects in the frames of events of the International Day of Forests (IDF) 

Today, "Forests and Education" workshop took place in “Armenia Marriott” hotel. The professional consultation was held within the framework of the International Day of Forests (IDF) proclaimed by the UN and annually  celebrated on the 21st of March.
The theme of this year's International Day of Forests is “Forest and education – Learn to Love Forests”.

Armenia has become a member of the Green Climate Fund Board

The United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up in 2010. It is headquartered in Songdo, South Korea. The Green Climate Fund is the largest “green” fund established within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Firefighting apparatus purchased for 360 firefighters was handed to the Ministries

In the frames of "Addressing climate change impact through enhanced capacity for wildfires management in Armenia" project, implemented under the Ministry of Nature Protection, the ceremony of handing firefighting tools and equipment purchased for 360 firefighters to the Ministries of Nature Protection and Emergency Situations took place in "Khosrov Forest" state reserve.

“EPIU” SA of the Ministry of Nature Protection has been accredited to the Green Climate Fund  

On February 27, 2019, in Songdo, Republic of Korea during the 22nd meeting of Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board accreditation application of “Environmental Project Implementation Unit” SI was approved.