We invite media representatives, CBD COP17 conference delegates, and all interested individuals to attend a special screening of a film “More Precious Than Gold: The Price of Amulsar,” a film produced by EcoLur, an Armenian environmental information NGO, will be screened and followed by an open discussion on October 24, from 15:00 to 16:00, in the Blue Zone of CBD COP17.
The Amulsar gold mine project represents one of the most pressing challenges to biodiversity conservation and environmental democracy in Armenia. It has also become the focus of one of the country’s longest-running environmental struggles. Tomorrow, the issue of developing the Amulsar gold mine will be brought to the forefront of discussions.
The event will be held under the title “The Amulsar Gold Mine Case in the Context of COP17 Biodiversity Commitments.”
Join us to examine the impacts of mining on our ecosystems and to call for accountability in fulfilling the environmental commitments made on international platforms.
If you have a pass or access code provided by the CBD for the Blue Zone, we cordially invite you to join us in the "International NGOs Action Zone," Blue Zone, "Meridian" Exhibition and Event Center.
We look forward to seeing you in the Blue Zone at COP17, at the CBD Alliance Hub, in the Meridian Exhibition and Event Centre.
“Strengthening Civil Society Leadership and Biodiversity Governance Ahead of COP17 in Armenia” project is implemented by EcoLur Informational NGO with the support of the Armenian branch of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Yerevan office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s South Caucasus Regional Office.
October 23, 2026 at 08:00