Armenia has officially joined the  BES (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Network Solution Fund, becoming the 13th country to receive support under the network, the ministry said.

According to the ministry, the partnership provides an opportunity to more effectively integrate biodiversity knowledge into national policies and practical measures, at a time when challenges and opportunities in environmental protection are rapidly evolving.

The ministry noted that the initiative will contribute to more effective integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services approaches into national policies and development planning processes, including the systematic use of assessments by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and local knowledge.

The ministry said the initiative will promote stronger collaboration between policymakers, scientists, and local communities, contributing to the development of practical approaches to ecosystem restoration, sustainable use of natural resources, and climate resilience.