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21 December 2021
The program of measures for temporary cessation of industrial fishing in Lake Sevan was discussed
During the meeting held on December 20 in the administration of Gegharkunik region, a program of measures for the temporary cessation of commercial fishing in Lake Sevan in connection with the whitefish spawning period was discussed.
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20 December 2021
A seminar was held on the methods of effective use of information and mechanisms on the Biosafety Information Platform
The state Institution "Environmental Project Implementation Unit" of the Ministry of Environment of Armenia held a seminar on December 10 and 11 in the framework of the program "Implementation of the third national component", funded by the United Nations Environment Program and the Global Environment Facility, at the Grand Resort Jermuk Hotel in Jermuk.
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20 December 2021
Biodegradable bags, eco bags: What will be the alternatives to plastic bags from January?
The primary goal of the Ministry of Environment is to reduce plastic and to raise public awareness of the harmful effects of polyethylene. This is a possible step towards preventing emerging global environmental problems.
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20 December 2021
The state news agency "Armenpress" celebrated its 103rd anniversary.
The Ministry of Environment and Minister Hakob Simidyan congratulate the entire staff of "Armenpress" and their beloved partner, who is considered one of the leaders of the Armenian media environment, and wish them long years of creative energy and professional achievements.
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17 December 2021
Due to the period of whitefish spawning, from December 20, 2021 to January 15, 2022, intensified control measures will be implemented in Lake Sevan and throughout Armenia.
Today, an expanded meeting on the program of joint activities and interaction carried out during the whitefish spawning period in Lake Sevan was held at the Ministry of Environment under the leadership of Minister Hakob Simidyan with the participation of Deputy Minister Gayane Gabrielyan, representatives of the Sevan National Park, the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of RA, the RA Police, the Gegharkunik Regional Administration, Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body and the Yerevan Municipality.
