Dialog with officials

On 20.10.2016 on www.ecolur.org published 'EcoRight' NGO President Arthur Grigoryan's opinion on the environmental section of the new governmental programme.

The Republic of Armenia together with all NATO members have undertaken a commitment to implement the World Programme on Sustainable Development by 2030, which is based on

The Armenian Government has presented a new programme, which also has an environmental section. The programme describes certain actions and implementation schedules with a focus on environmental priorities. EcoLur is presenting its comments and proposals for programme implementation.

Head of “EcoRight” NGO Arthur Grigoryan presents certain observations on the environmental section of the new governmental programme, “The most characteristic feature in the environmental

New Nature Protection Minister Artsvik Minasyan met with the public organizations and stated about his willingness to cooperation: “Today I want to hear about problems

RA Nature Protection Ministry made an explanation on the open letter addressed by a number of NGOs to the Armenian Prime Minister on establishing a national center for storage and neutralization of hazardous wastes. The explanation says

A number of NGOs have addressed an open letter to Armenian PM Karen Karapetyan requiring to annul National Program on Storage of Hazardous Chemical Wastes in Kotayq and Establishing Management Center.

Territorial Administration and Development First Deputy Minister Vache Terteryan's Response to EcoLur's Letter on Amulsar and Jermuk EcoLur Territorial Administration and Development First Deputy Minister Vache Terteryan has responded to the EcoLur’s letter addressed to the Armenian Government on Amulsar gold mining and development Jermuk as

How would you assess the risks for those investments directed at the development of Jermuk resort in the form of environmentally friendly transportation, production of ecologically clean products, provision of tourism services, construction of resort houses, if Jermuk development program plans inflow of annually 100 million USD into Jermuk budget, while Amulsar project plans inflow of 485 million USD into state budget during 10 years, out of which only a small part will be allocated to Jermuk?

On 17 August 17 fur trees were cut down in Vanadzor Town, Lori Region. Deputy of National Assembly, Chairman of Board of 'Bright Armenia' party Edmon Marukyan reported on crime

Hereby we, signatories of civil society organizations, condemn the National Assembly’s inexcusable and unacceptable negligence, and call upon the National Assembly to exercise its constitutional right to convene a special parliamentary session

Kapan Mayor Ashot Hayrapetyan expressed his disagreement with the NGOs. “EcoRight” and “EcoLur” having demanded to recognize the hearings held at Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum combine as invalid

Yerevan resident has sent Ecolur the photos of tree felling on Baghramyan Avenue, Baron Street and Victory Park

EcoLur has received an alarm signal from Yerevan resident that it's impossible to breathe air from from 21:00 p.m. to 01:00 a.m. because of the emissions

“EcoRight” NGO responded to “Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine” CJSC letter entitled “Clarification” in regard with the joint statement by “EcoRight” and “EcoLur” made on 12 July 2016

'Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine' CJSC has responded addressing replies to EcoLur. All publications

EcoLur is joining the residents of Vernashen and Gladzor Communities demanding to reject the development of Gladzor Polymetallic Mine. EcoLur has sent a statement to Nature Protection Ministry, where the project on Gladzor polymetallic mine

"EcoRight" and "EcoLur" NGOs are demanding to annul the public hearings held at Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine and to hold new hearings complying with the national and international legislation. The copies of this statement are addressed