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

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.

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.

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.

CALL-ADMONISHMENT ON WRITING USING ARMENIAN SCRIPT

New appointments in the Ministry of Environment:
“Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center” SNCO
"ArmForest” SNCO

By the order of Minister of Environment Erik Grigoryan, Levon Azizyan was appointed to the post of Acting Director of the newly established “Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center” SNCO.
Vahe Matsakyan was appointed to the post of Director of “ArmForest” SNCO of the Committee of Forest of the Ministry of Environment.

Annual savings of 1.800.000 AMD, due to the sun
The outcomes of the work of the Ministry of Environment

In the frames of “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A) project, with the support of the Ministry of Environment-coordinated small grants component (SGC), “New Planet” environmental NGO implemented a project of upgrading the heating system of the secondary school of the city of Agarak, Syunik region, with the installation of advanced solar photovoltaic (PV)  heating systems.

Up to 800.000 AMD will be fined for waste burning; 
The Ministry of Environment  fights  against air pollution

The new draft, developed by the Ministry of Environment, could be instrumental in enhancing the situation in the sphere of harmful emissions, and improving air quality in the capital and throughout the republic.

Fishing in Lake Sevan under strict supervision; the Ministry of Environment submitted a new draft

The Ministry of Environment developed a new draft focused on streamlining usage and sustainable management of bioresources in Lake Sevan. It is proposed to ensure the conveyance of swimming means into or out of Lake Sevan for commercial fishing only from 17 mentioned districts in the draft (the districts are indicated in the image attached).

$ 780.000 was not transferred to the Ministry of Environment for the law-drafting

In response to the spread of irrelevant and misleading information on the Internet about making additions to the RA law on “Freedom of Information”.

 CLARIFICATION on making supplements to the law on “Freedom of Information”

The only objective of the Ministry of Environment is to increase the level of environmental security; the Ministry pursues no other objective.
The proposed amendment stems from the strategy on environmental education and upbringing development yet approved by N7 protocol decree of the Government on February 22, 2018.
First, we find it necessary to state that the proposed regulation is defined in the Aarhus Convention, moreover, this regulation is also set out in Directive 2003/4/EC, particularly in (h) point of the 2nd paragraph of Article 4 thereof.