“EcoLur” Informational NGO has developed legislative and institutional recommendations on the introduction of a culture of socially and environmentally responsible practices into policies in the energy and climate change sectors.
The document was developed within the framework of “Affected Communities and Civil Society Organizations as Participants in the Implementation of Socio-Ecological Culture in Armenia's Energy and Climate Change Policy” project with the support of the UNDP/GEF Small Grants Program and EU4Climate Regional Program.
Studies conducted by EcoLur in 2023-2024 have shown that the policies of climate change and energy sectors implemented in Armenia are not sufficient in localized communities that are the direct bearers of these policies.
In order to settle the problems, 15 proposals for legislative and sub-legislative amendments were developed, which were sent to the Armenian government and relevant departments.
In response, the Ministry of Environment stated:
"According to points 6.1, 6.2, and 6.11 of Appendix N1 of Government Decision N 1902-L, dated November 18, 2021, the following documents must be developed in 2025:
- The National Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan and the List of Measures for 2026-2030
- Armenia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2026-2035 under the Paris Agreement
- The draft law on Climate of the Republic of Armenia
Based on the above, the recommendations submitted by EcoLur Informational NGO have been acknowledged and will be considered in the development of these legal acts following discussions with relevant stakeholders."
You can review EcoLur's submitted recommendations here.
January 20, 2025 at 16:27