Reforestation activities in the forest enterprises of “ArmForest” SNCO

In the frames of “Mainstreaming Sustainable Land and Forest Management in Mountain Landscapes of North-eastern Armenia” project, by the agreement signed between “ArmForest” SNCO and the UNDP on November 19, 2019, reforestation activities were accomplished in the areas of 650 hectares of Noyemberyan, Artsvaberd, Vanadzor and Jiliza forest enterprises in the period of February-March, ...

Wood is replaced by the sun; how to save by preserving nature

The next successful grant project of the Ministry of Environment-implemented “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A) has been summed up.
In the  frames of the grant project, “Green eco-region” environmental NGO implemented the project of installation of solar water heaters in all 56 households having the permanent residence of Shikahogh village adjacent to “Shikahogh” state reserve.

Mapping activities are in progress within “10 million trees” initiative scopes

With assistance of the Ministry of Environment, within the framework of “Mainstreaming Sustainable Land and Forest Management in Mountain of North-Eastern Armenia” project, funded by Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in the period of 2019-2020 an area of about 3,000 hectares must be located and mapped for the activities  of the 10 million planting project to be implemented in 2021.

Announcement on clarification of urgent issues

Taking into consideration  the measures taken against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the current state of emergency, the Ministry of Environment informs that in case of urgent issues related to  delivery permits for substances of atmospheric emissions and ozone-depleting, you may call on the following number: 374 96 095128, e-mail: saroyan@env.am (responsible person: Hasmik Saroyan).

Dear compatriots,

As you know, “10 million trees” unprecedented environmental initiative has been launched in Armenia. We continue to work on this pivotal and large-scale initiative’s fulfillment.
On October 10, 2020, we were aimed at planting 10․000․000 trees, thus giving new life to our country and land, ensuring a healthy and clean environment for the future generations.

Assistance addressed to tourism development

With backing of the Ministry of Environment, in the frames of “Mainstreaming Sustainable Land and Forest Management in Mountain of North-Eastern Armenia” project, funded by Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in the period of 2018-2019 “Lore” Rescue Team NGO implemented “Sports and adventure tourism development” project in the forest area nearby Stepanavan, the objective of which is the development of nature-based tourism through establishing a rope park.

CALL-ADMONISHMENT ON WRITING USING ARMENIAN SCRIPT

In the conditions of the declared state of emergency in the Republic of Armenia, state administration and local self-government bodies have reorganized their work, proposing citizens and organizations to write applications, inquiries and letters on urgent needs, problems and issues online.