On January 14, the package of draft laws on Amending the RA Water Code and on Making Addenda and Amendments to the law on the RA National Water Program was debated at the sitting of the Standing Committee on Territorial Administration, Local Self-Government, Agriculture and Environment Protection.

With the package of drafts, it is proposed to prohibit the presence or alienation of polyethylene bags and pouches, single-use containers and tableware made of plastic or foam plastic: plates, cups, spoons, forks, knives, sticks for drinking or stirring, in trade, public catering facilities, places of trade, mobile trade points, fairs, exhibitions and sales, as well as in the case of outdoor trade, from January 1, 2027.

An international exhibition was held within the framework of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026), showcasing leading initiatives from countries around the world focused on bold climate action, innovative technologies and sustainable development.