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17 September 2025
Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan Received a Delegation from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany
The Minister expressed gratitude to the German government for its continued support to the environmental sector, emphasizing that such assistance makes a significant contribution to the development of Armenia’s environmental policy.
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16 September 2025
The 16th of September Marks the United Nations International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The Ozone Layer is our planet’s shield that protects all living organisms from the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Its preservation is vital for human health, biodiversity, and the environment.
Forty years ago, nations came together under the Vienna Convention, committing to take decisive measures to protect the Ozone Layer—the Earth’s only shield against the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
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16 September 2025
The Swearing-In Ceremony of the Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan Took Place at the Presidential Palace in the Presence of the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan and the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
The Minister, reading the text of the oath, stated:
"For the sake of implementation of the pan-national goals and strengthening of the homeland, I swear to fulfil my obligations before the people in good faith, observe the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Armenia, contribute to maintenance of the sovereignty and interests of the Republic of Armenia, remain loyal to the high title of member of the Government.”
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15 September 2025
Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan Hosted the Executive Director of the Armenian Assembly of America, Board of Trustees Members, as well as the Executive Director of the Armenia Tree Project at the Ministry
During the meeting, the parties discussed the organizational and preparatory work for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, to be held in Armenia in 2026. The Minister emphasized that this event of global significance represents a unique opportunity for Armenia to become a hub for international discussions on biodiversity conservation.
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12 September 2025
Road to COP17: Together for Biodiversity Conservation
The "Road to COP17" initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Environment of the RA and the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment in partnership with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), was launched today at the American University of Armenia.
