Armenia and Zimbabwe discussed cooperation opportunities in biodiversity conservation

ArmInfo. On the sidelines of COP17, Armenian Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan met with Zimbabwe's Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife Evelyn Ndlovu.

The parties discussed opportunities to develop cooperation in biodiversity conservation, including exchanging experiences in the sustainable management of protected wetlands, ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity monitoring.

The Minister presented the priorities of Armenia's Presidency, emphasizing that the first global review of the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework should serve as the basis for accelerating practical steps to achieve the 2030 targets. In this context, he noted the importance of international cooperation, adequate funding, and capacity building.

Matevosyan also emphasized the importance of working together to achieve meaningful results in the negotiations.