On October 24 and 28, EcoLur Informational NGO’s film “Costing More Than Gold: Amulsar Price” was screened at International NGO Hub in the Blue Zone of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17). The film was produced with the support of the Armenian office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
The screenings were attended by members of Armenian and international organizations, environmentalists, civil society representatives, and residents of communities affected by the Amulsar gold mine development project.
In their remarks, participants emphasized the risks associated with the project, discussed SLAPP lawsuits as a means of restricting public activism, addressed the impact of mining on biodiversity, and highlighted ongoing socio-environmental conflicts.
“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 office 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 South Caucasus Regional Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.
“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 29, 2026 at 20:16