Environment Minister: Armenia`s mountain ecosystems are most  vulnerable to climate changes

ArmInfo.  Armenia's mountain ecosystems are among the most vulnerable, as stated  by Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan during an expert session on "How to Conserve the Global  Water Balance, " held in Altai as part of the international conference on Nature and Environmental Protection.

As ArmInfo was informed by the press service of the Ministry, in his  speech, Matevosyan addressed the adverse impacts of climate change on  water resources, noting that reducing precipitation and decreasing  water reserves  increase the vulnerability of the water sector. The  Minister emphasized the importance of maintain the water balance of  Lake Sevan and restoring ecosystems.

The Minister presented the measures being undertaken by the Armenian  government to introduce water- saving technologies and drip  irrigation systems. He also spoke about projects aimed at reducing  losses within water  systems, legislative reforms in water resources  management, and the approval of a five year national climate change  adaptation program (2022-2026). 

During the conference, Matevosyan underscored the need for  international cooperation and the exchange of expertise. In this  context, he highlighted the significance  of the 17th Conference of  the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17),  scheduled to be held in Armenia in 2026, and invited partners to  actively participate. The Minister expressed confidence that, thanks  to  joint efforts and support from international partners, an  effective and sustainable water resources management system can be  established to contribute to the development of both Armenia and the  entire region.

According to the source, representatives from Russia, Kazakhstan,  Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan also  attended the session