3.2 million euros addressed to environmental bottlenecks in Syunik region

Under “Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia” (SPPA-A) project, the Ministry of Environment will direct 3.2 million euros to solve the environmental bottlenecks of Syunik region for 2021-22 - to mitigate the pressure on forests, and to improve the socio-economic situation of the communities.

We draw the attention of the public sector, organizations and individuals interested in the sphere

 Under EU4Environment's component  1.2  on “Sectoral investment planning and comparative analysis  of  costs  and  benefits”, the Ministry of Environment holds online "The opportunities of introducing DRS packaging wastes  in the Republic of Armenia" online consultative workshop, which will take place on February 11,  at 10:30 via the Zoom online platform. The agenda of the workshop is attached.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (05.02.2021-10.02.2021)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of February 5, in most regions precipitation is predicted; in the mountainous regions in the form of snow, in the foothill and valley in the form of rain. On February 6-10 no precipitation is predicted. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, on 5 in separate places  the wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On February 8-9 the air temperature will gradually go up by 4-6 degrees.
In Yerevan
After the daytime of February 5 rain is predicted, on 6-10 no precipitation is predicted.

Public hearings will be held over organizing a recreation zone in “Jrvezh” forest park area of “Jrvezh” reserve park complex

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (04.02.2021-09.02.2021)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of February 4, on 6-9, no precipitation is predicted, in the daytime of 5, in most regions precipitation is predicted; in the mountainous regions in the form of snow, in the foothill and valley in the form of rain. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, on February 5 in separate places  the wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On February 8-9 the air temperature will gradually go up by 4-6 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of February 4, on 6-9 no precipitation is predicted, after the daytime of February 5, rain is predicted.

Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center (HMC) of the Ministry of Environment  informs

The main source of air pollution is vehicles, which comprises 66.5% of emissions of hazardous substances into atmosphere.


 

Acting Director of “Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center” SNCO Levon Azizyan was appointed Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the World Meteorological Organization

By the decree of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, on February 4 2021, Acting Director of "Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center" SNCO Levon Azizyan was appointed Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the World Meteorological Organization.
 

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (03.02.2021-08.02.2021)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of February 3, on 4, at night of 5, on 6-8, precipitation is predicted, in the daytime of 5, in most regions precipitation is predicted; in the mountainous regions in the form of snow, in the foothill and valley in the form of sleet and rain. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, on February 5 in separate places  the wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On February 4-5 the air temperature will gradually go up by 5-6 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of February 3, on 4, at night of 5, on 6-7 no precipitation is predicted, after the daytime of February 5, rain is predicted.

Deputy Minister of Environment Anna Mazmanyan received Head of the Cooperation Section of  Gonzalo Serrano and  Andrea Baggioli, International Aid/Cooperation Officer  of  the  EU Delegation to Armenia

Greeting the partners, the Deputy Minister laid special emphasis on similar meetings in the context of clarifying the strategic directions and priorities of cooperation between Armenia and international donor organizations.

Invitation to participate in the application review procedure of grant projects

The RA Ministry of Environment invites experts from relevant educational, scientific, non-governmental and other organizations, as well as independent experts, to participate in the procedure of assessing the applications of the grant projects to be submitted by the schools of the four target cities of Syunik region of the Republic of Armenia: Kapan, Kajaran, Meghri and Agarak, as well as the small-scale start-up business applications submitted by the households of those cities within the framework of SPPA-A program’s Financial Participatory Approach (FPA 3) component’s 3rd stage. 

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (02.02.2021-07.02.2021)

In the Republic
In the daytime of February 2, on 3-4, at night of 5, in the daytime of 6, on  7 no precipitation is predicted, at night of 6 in Vayots Dzor, Syunik regions and Artsakh precipitation is predicted in the mountainous regions in the form of snow, in the foothill and valley in the form of sleet and rain. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, on February 5 in separate places  the wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. On February 2-4 the air temperature will gradually go up by 3-5 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of February 2, on 3-4, at night of 5, on 6-7 no precipitation is predicted, after the daytime of February 5, rain and sleet is predicted.

Since February 1, the processes directed to addressing the  recorded problems of Lake Sevan have embarked on with a new impetus

The Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan held a consultation on the inventoried buildings and structures on the shores of Lake Sevan, the provision of their lease rights, and the dismantling of illegal buildings.

Weather forecast in Armenia
5-Day Weather Forecast (01.02.2021-06.02.2021)

 In the Republic
In the daytime of February 1, on 2-4, at night of 5, in the daytime of 6 no precipitation is predicted, in the daytime of 5 in most regions, at night of 6 in Vayots Dzor, Syunik regions and Artsakh precipitation is predicted, in the mountainous regions in the form of snow, in the foothill and valley in the form of sleet and rain. South-west wind speed is 5-10 m/s, on February 5 in separate places  the wind speed may reach up to 15-20 m/s. In the daytime of February 1, on 2-3 the air temperature will gradually go up by 3-5 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of February 1, on 2-4, at night of 5, on 6 no precipitation is predicted. After the daytime of February 5, rain and sleet is predicted.

64 illegal fishing nets were withdrawn from Lake Sevan after commercial fishing season 

Conditioned by the period of whitefish natural reproduction, the commercial fishing season at Lake Sevan ended on December 1, 2020. The entry of any swimming means into Lake Sevan was banned, and intensified control has been established throughout Armenia.

Public hearings will be held over Tashtoon gold acquisition factory, RA Syunik region, submitted by “AT-METALS” LLC