ArmInfo. Ecuador will host the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. RA Minister of Environment Ambartsum Matevosyan wrote this on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. On October 29, 2026, RA Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan participated in a panel discussion organized within the framework of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17), dedicated to issues ranging from the legal interpretation of environmental principles to their practical application and ensuring effective environmental protection.

ArmInfo. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud.

ArmInfo. Armenia notes the importance of the European Union's support for reform programs being implemented in various fields. This was discussed during a meeting of members of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia with members of the delegation of the European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Climate Change, and Food Security.

ArmInfo. On October 27, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Jessica Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Sustainability and a Competitive Circular Economy.

ArmInfo. Claims by some media outlets about the unsafety of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) are nothing short of bewildering. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, commenting on media reports about the alleged unsafety of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).

ArmInfo. While emphasizing the importance of preserving biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources and effective public participation in environmental decision-making, the authorities of Artsakh express deep concern over the environmental and biocultural consequences of the forced displacement of the Armenian population of Artsakh. This was stated in the message of Acting Speaker of the National Assembly of Artsakh Gagik Baghunts to the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, delegates, and participants of the CBD COP17 conference.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government feels a special responsibility to nature, because during difficult times for Armenians, during difficult times for the Republic of Armenia, it was nature that saved the Armenian people. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on October 16 in Yerevan during his welcoming speech at the opening plenary session of the "Leaders for Nature" summit, held as part of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17).

ArmInfo. The concepts and procedures regarding the issue of enclaves-exclaves are clearly described and regulated, and Armenia will act exclusively within the framework of the approved rules. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan on October 16 in a conversation with journalists in Yerevan. On the sidelines of the COP-17 leaders' summit, Grigoryan responded to a request for comment on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that there is an agreement that demarcation will result in no enclaves or exclaves in the territories of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

ArmInfo. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov will pay an official visit to Armenia on October 15-17.

ArmInfo. UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Yerevan to participate in the leaders' summit preceding the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17).

ArmInfo. Units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are preparing to ensure security at events during the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17).

ArmInfo. The Government of the Republic of Armenia proposed at its meeting on October 8; Convene an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on October 12.

ArmInfo. Rain is expected throughout Armenia on October 5, according to a statement from the Center for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of the RA Ministry of Environment.

ArmInfo. Armenia's chairmanship of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17) will provide the country with the opportunity to become part of a global women's network on gender equality. Zoya Stepanyan, Head of the International Cooperation Department on Human Rights at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated this on September 29 during the discussion "National Dialogue on Gender Equality, Biodiversity, and COP-17."

ArmInfo. Ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which will take place in Armenia, a special preparatory event will be held in the European Parliament on September 30. This was reported by the Armenian Embassy in Belgium.

ArmInfo. A meeting between the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Slovenia, Nikol Pashinyan and Janez Janša, took place at UN Headquarters.

ArmInfo. On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This was reported by the RA government press service.

ArmInfo. RA Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan met with UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Dame Angela Eagle in New York.

ArmInfo. On September 16, in Montreal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Robert Abisogomonyan, as part of the delegation of the Armenian Presidency at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17), participated in working meetings organized in the run-up to the Conference with the Executive Secretary of the Convention and other representatives of the Secretariat. The delegation of the Republic of Armenia included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia reported this on September 17.