October 18, 2026 at 01:19 | Mining | Vayots dzor
On 17 October, a public action concerning the project to develop the Amulsar gold-bearing quartzite mine took place in the park adjacent to the Yerevan State Conservatory
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October 16, 2026 at 20:25 | Amulsar | Vayots dzor
On October 17 at 6:00 PM, a public discussion on the future of Amulsar mine will take place in the park next to Yerevan State Conservatory, near Komitas’s statue
October 16, 2026 at 14:10 | Mining | Vayots dzor
Inga Zarafyan, President of EcoLur Informational NGO, has outlined the main risks associated with the operation of the Amulsar gold mine
October 16, 2026 at 12:33 | Mining | Yerevan
The reopening of the Amulsar gold mine brings the Bern Convention’s recommendations and Armenia’s biodiversity commitments into focus
October 16, 2026 at 12:10 | Biodiversity | Yerevan
Armenia’s National Pavilion has opened in the Blue Zone of the CBD COP17
October 16, 2026 at 10:54 | Biodiversity | Yerevan
These themes connect with Article 8(j) of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which addresses the knowledge, innovations, and practices of Indigenous peoples and local communities relevant to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use
October 16, 2026 at 00:26 | Biodiversity
We need to change these power relations. And we have an ally: the fact that the situation is changing.
October 14, 2026 at 15:46 | Biodiversity
On October 19–30, new global biodiversity conservation initiatives will be presented in the Blue Zone over 12 thematic days
October 14, 2026 at 15:15 | Biodiversity | Yerevan
The raising of the UN flag marks a significant milestone in the conference preparations, highlighting the cooperation between Armenia—as the host country—and the United Nations in advancing the international agenda for biodiversity conservation
October 13, 2026 at 12:59 | Officials | Yerevan
The Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs urge citizens to avoid using private vehicles if possible and to plan their routes in advance
October 12, 2026 at 17:18 | Mining
Representatives of Armenian civil society and citizens concerned about environmental issues have issued a statement condemning the launch of operations at Amulsar gold mine
October 12, 2026 at 12:17 | Sevan | Gegharkunik
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) suspended operations at an asphalt concrete plant in Tsovagyugh settlement, located 1,560 metres from Lake Sevan
October 09, 2026 at 16:23 | Officials
historically high water levels were recorded in the Akhuryan, Aparan and Azat reservoirs in early October
October 09, 2026 at 15:42 | Sevan | Gegharkunik
Applications are being accepted for an additional 720 tons of commercial whitefish fishing in Lake Sevan. According to the Ministry of Environment, the proposal is based on scientific research conducted in the lake
October 08, 2026 at 13:02 | Biodiversity | Yerevan
GYBN is inviting young people to share their initiatives and actions aimed at biodiversity conservation. The initiative is being launched ahead of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity
October 07, 2026 at 16:56 | Biodiversity
The workshop presented the programme’s objectives and expected outcomes, the priorities of the working group and expectations for the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17)
October 07, 2026 at 16:37 | Biodiversity | Ararat
Armash settlement in Ararat Region will participate in the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17), presenting the community’s rich biodiversity, nature conservation challenges, and development opportunities.
October 05, 2026 at 13:54 | Officials | Syunik
three residents of Vardenis had illegally carried out activities using manual drilling equipment at unused mine workings located near the drinking water basin of Tsav village