Armenia and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent aimed at strengthening cooperation on environmental protection and climate action, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Environment.
The document was signed by Armenian Environment Minister and COP17 President Hambardzum Matevosyan and Germany’s Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Carsten Schneider.
The declaration covers biodiversity conservation and restoration, management of protected natural areas, climate change mitigation and adaptation, the circular economy and waste management.
Water resource management and the protection of Lake Sevan are identified as particular priorities for bilateral cooperation.
The declaration also provides a framework for joint projects, exchange of expertise and professional capacity development.
