REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
23.05.2022
Restoration of the Coastal Territories of Rivers in Armenia

The COVID-19 response program "Restoration of coastal territories of rivers in Armenia" continues in Gegharkunik region, within the framework of the COVID-19 response program "Restoration of coastal territories of rivers in Armenia", more than 1 million willow and poplar coupons were planted in the coastal areas of 10 rivers flowing into Lake Sevan, as well as the purification of coastal territories from solid household waste.
A total of 375043 kg of waste and 1107 kg of waste were collected, of which 869 kg of plastic and 238 kg of glass waste were delivered to processing stations.
The works included 25 settlements of the region.
The program contributes to the restoration of the ecosystem of rivers and Lake Sevan, it is very important to direct all efforts to preserve the results of the program.
The COVID-19 response program "Restoration of coastal territories of rivers in Armenia", delegated by the German Government, promotes "green restoration" and is implemented jointly with the Ministries of Environment and Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia by the Ecoserv program of the German Society for International Cooperation.