

Representatives of civil society organizations participating in the discussion of "Yerevan Green City Action Plan" held at "EcoLur" Press Club, along with 15 randomly selected citizens, took part in the survey. The evaluation was conducted using a scale from 1 to 5 (1 – nothing has been done, 2 – poor, 3 – satisfactory, 4 – good, 5 – excellent).
Survey participants assessed various components of Yerevan, including water, transport, green spaces, waste management, energy, and air quality. Additionally, they evaluated "Yerevan Bus" program implemented under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s "Green City" loan program, the investment program of "Electric Networks of Armenia" CJSC, and solid waste management issues in Yerevan.
Survey Results
- The state of drinking water supply and quality in Yerevan was rated as "good" (80% of respondents).
- The transport system was also rated as "good" (70% of respondents).
- The condition of green spaces was rated as "poor" (82% of respondents).
- Waste collection services were rated as "satisfactory" (72% of respondents), while the management of municipal landfills was rated as "poor" (92% of respondents).
- Air quality was assessed as "poor" (75% of respondents).
- The energy sector was rated as "good" (72% of respondents).
Recommendations
General Recommendations
- Monitor the implementation of Yerevan Green City Action Plan and present the monitoring results to the public.
- Based on the results of the Yerevan Green City Action Plan and new realities, revise the plan or develop a new one with updated targets and measures to achieve them.
- Increase public awareness regarding the Green City Action Plan and the loan programs implemented within its framework.
Water
- Utilize wastewater to produce biogas and fertilizers to restore degraded lands.
- Fundamentally resolve the issues of outdated drinking water supply, sewage, and drainage systems, considering climate change-related problems such as floods, landslides, and water scarcity.
- Equip all public drinking fountains in Yerevan with valves to reduce unnecessary water waste.
Green Spaces
- Implement innovative greening approaches with clear objectives, such as reducing the urban heat island effect, mitigating the intensity and frequency of heatwaves caused by climate change, and improving air quality.
Transport
- Expand the metro network.
- Phase out diesel-fueled public transport.
Waste Management
- Gradually eliminate landfilling and consider waste as a resource by developing a waste recovery program.
- Ensure an increase in the recycling rate of municipal solid waste.
Air Quality
- To address air pollution, develop electric transport, including the metro, halt uncontrolled urban construction, and optimize population distribution.
January 31, 2025 at 13:07