Clean-ups along the shoreline of Lake Sevan

Various organizations and individuals continue to show high civic awareness and social responsibility by realizing environmental initiatives and measures.
The next initiative was launched along one of the shorelines of Lake Sevan. One of the organizations with its staff performed cleaning works on the shore of the lake.

Ahead of the nationwide tree planting envisaged on April 25, cleaning works are in progress in the areas of SNCOs of the Ministry of Environment

The workers of "Gosh district" branch of "Dilijan" national park SNCO, in collaboration with Dilijan Municipality, accomplished cleaning and rehabilitation activities in the territory of the branch.
Note, that 6000 trees are envisaged to be planted in the nationwide tree planting (on April 25) in Tavush region.

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.

A consultation ahead of the nationwide tree planting at the Ministry of Environment

Chaired by Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan, a consultation-discussion was held with governors, officers of the regional administrations, deputy mayors of Yerevan, in which the Chairman of the Committee of Forest of the Ministry of Environment and the Director of "ArmForest" SNCO participated.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (16.04-21.04.2021)

In the Republic
In the daytime of April 16, on 17, on 19-20 mainly in the afternoon, in separate regions, in the daytime of 18 in most regions short-term rain with thunderstorm is predicted. On April 21 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, in seperate regions during the thunderstorm the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s. On April 16-21 the air temperature will go up by 10-12 degrees due to the penetration of warm air currents from the south.
 In Yerevan
In the daytime of April 16, on 17, at night of 18 and on 19-21 no precipitation is predicted, in the evening of 18 in separate parts of the city rain with thunderstorm is possible.

Online consulting wrkshop on the introduction of Deposit Return System (DRS) for packaging wastes

Yesterday, it took place an online consulting workshop on the introduction of Deposit Return System (DRS) for packaging wastes, which was attended by representatives of government agencies, various international and non-governmental organizations, representatives of the scientific and private sector, as well as other sectorial stakeholders.

Reforms addressed to preserving fish stocks, raising public awareness and state policy are being supervised

"Vocational Education Reforms" NGO - from January 1, 2020 to  April 30, 2021 -  has been fulfilling "Conserving Fish Stocks through Raising Public Awareness and State Policy Reforms " project (hereinafter referred to as the Project) within the framework of a competitive grant awarded by the GEF SGP.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (15.04-20.04.2021)

На территории РА:
Днем 15-го, 20-го апреля ожидается погода без осадков. С 16-17, 19-го апреля в основном после полудня в отдельных регионах, днем 18-го в большинстве регионов ожидается кратковременный дождь с грозой, во время грозы-усиление ветра до 15-20 м/с. Ветер юго-западный с порывами до 5-10 м / с. С 15-20 апреля из-за проникновения теплых воздушных потоков с юга температура воздуха постепенно повысится на 8-10 градусов.
В городе Ереван: 
Днем 15-го, с 16-17, ночью 18-го, с 19-20 ожидается погода без осадков, в вечерние часы 18-го в отдельных местах города возможен кратковременный дождь с грозой.

Preserve, strengthen, educate

Recently, Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan was hosted in Karin nursery of the ATP Charitable Foundation in Aragatsotn region.