Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan participated in the clean-up activities and large tree planting in Gegharkunik region

In the course of the visit, the Minister was accompanied by RA Deputy Minister of Environment Anna Mazmanyan, Gegharkunik Region Deputy Governor Narek Manukyan, Acting Director of "Sevan” national park SNCO Arman Abelyan, and other officials. Romanos Petrosyan took part in the clean-up activities on the public beach of Sevan, joining the employees of "Sevan” national park, who conducted beach cleaning.

Large-scale tree planting on the shore of Lake Sevan: 10.000 saplings were planted within the framework of "10 million trees" initiative

Today's tree planting - within the framework of  "10 million trees" initiative - was focused not only on increasing the forested areas in our country, but also symbolized the revival of our statehood and people in the post-war period. An area was chosen where it would be possible to ensure the further care and protection of the planted trees.

In the frames of Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion programme

A letter of approval was submitted by the Ministry of Environment to the Environmental Projects Management Agency of Lithuania to implement a bilateral program for the introduction of sustainable recycling system of glass and plastic wastes in Armenia.

Members of Koghb Art School forestry took part in tree planting at Forestry Training Center of Zikatar 

Similar events contribute to the formation of a responsible attitude towards nature among schoolchildren, as well as to the development of the natural sciences and the professional orientation of pupils.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (19.04-24.04.2021)

In the Republic
In the daytime of April 19-22 in separate regions short-term rain with thunderstorm is predicted. On April 23-24 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, in separate regions the wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On April 19-20 the air temperature will go up 3-4 degrees.
 In Yerevan
In the evening of April 19-22 in separate parts of the city short-term rain with thunderstorm is possible. On April 23-24 no precipitation is predicted.

Workshop on  Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Partnership Plan 

Today, it took place a workshop on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Partnership Plan with the participation of government agencies, NGOs and international donors.

By the decree of the Government, "The order of installing, sealing and using technical equipment for online monitoring of the location of drilling machines for the use of underground freshwater " was approved

On April 8, 2021, the Government approved "The order of installing, sealing and using technical equipment for online  monitoring of the location of drilling rigs for the use of underground freshwater" was approved, which is aimed at the rational use, protection and prevention of illegal drilling activities.