The Ministry of Environment and the "American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia" NGO have signed a memorandum of understanding.
13-07-2026 17:28 Armenia Press release
The Ministry of Environment and the "American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia" have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at deepening cooperation with the private sector in the context of preparing for and holding the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17).
The memorandum envisions jointly promoting the involvement of the private sector in initiatives aimed at the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources.
Within the framework of the partnership, a thematic event titled "Business and Biodiversity Dialogue Day" is planned to be organized in the "Green Zone" of COP17, as well as panel discussions, engaging representatives of the business community and expanding cooperation with sectoral platforms.
The Deputy Minister of Environment, Aram Meymaryan, noted that the ministry greatly values such collaborations, emphasizing that they create opportunities to combine environmental priorities with economic development, ensuring sustainable and long-term results.
"It is important for us that the state-private sector cooperation is built on the principle of balancing environmental and economic interests. We are convinced that such partnerships contribute to the formation of a responsible business culture, the effective implementation of biodiversity conservation goals, and the successful organization of COP17," the deputy minister stated.
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