Armenia’s Environment Minister Hambardzum Matevosyan delivered a national statement on behalf of the Republic of Armenia at the Leaders’ Summit of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).

Matevosyan wrote on his Facebook page:

“I outlined Armenia’s approaches to climate change mitigation and adaptation, stressing the need for integrated solutions to environmental challenges. Protecting and restoring forests and safeguarding the Lake Sevan ecosystem are important for conserving biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience and supporting the wellbeing of local communities.

“I referred to the declarations presented at COP17 in Yerevan, highlighting the importance of cooperation and complementary action across the three Rio Conventions to deliver effectively on our commitments.

“I reaffirmed Armenia’s readiness to work with all countries and partners.

“In this context, I also expressed our country’s readiness to host the 34th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP34) in Yerevan in 2029,” the minister wrote.