Climate Change

Articles

A portrait of Aida Papikyan, Mkrtich Dallakyan and Inga Zarafyan from COP17.

Environmental Democracy Under Pressure

Published: 3 November 2026

On 27 October, during the COP17 in Yerevan, the Heinrich Böll Foundation Yerevan Office organised a research presentation exploring how environmental democracy is reflected in Armenia's governance of natural resources and protected areas.

Armenia’s Amulsar Gold Mine Tests Its COP17 Biodiversity Commitments

Published: 20 October 2026

Days before COP17 opens in Yerevan, the reopening of the Amulsar gold mine brings the Bern Convention’s recommendations and Armenia’s biodiversity commitments into focus.

Dr. Inga Zarafyan, Victoria Burnazyan

Protected Areas for Nature and People. How Equitable is Armenia’s Legal Framework on Protected Areas?

Published: 14 October 2026

This analysis examines equitable governance in Armenia's legal and policy framework through the lens of Lake Arpi National Park (LANP), located in the northwest of the country.

Aida Papikyan

From Communities to COP17: Youth Driving Climate Action in Armenia [2026]

Published: 21 July 2026

In cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Yerevan Office APY launched a new project to empower young people in Armenia to actively contribute to climate awareness, climate justice, and youth-led environmental action.

Strengthening Civil Society Leadership and Biodiversity Governance Ahead of COP17 in Armenia

Published: 26 May 2026

In cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Yerevan Office, "Ecolur" Informational NGO launched a new project: Strengthening Civil Society Leadership and Biodiversity Governance Ahead of COP17 in Armenia.

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COP29: UN Climate Change Conference

Published: 5 November 2024

The annual COP (Conference of the Parties) is the highest decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the primary multilateral forum for international climate policy. Here, the 198 signatory states negotiate agreements and assess progress in addressing the climate crisis.

Publications

The Reality of Pesticides: Addressing the Food Safety Gap in Armenia

Published: 19 March 2026

The food safety system in Armenia exhibits several gaps; specifically, the optimal level of protection for consumers from risks associated with pesticide exposure has yet to be attained. The article examines the current state of pesticide contamination in Armenia, highlighting three main challenges.

Davit Pipoyan, Meline Beglaryan

Armenia’s Biodiversity Conservation Agenda Ahead of COP 17

Published: 5 March 2026

In October 2026, Armenia will host the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The article examines Armenia’s international commitments, analyzing how extractive industries, small hydropower plants, and deforestation impact local ecosystems.