Armenian Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan has met with Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity; and Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.

“As COP17 President, I attach great importance to strengthening cooperation and synergies among the three Rio Conventions. Climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation are interconnected challenges that require coordinated and mutually reinforcing action. Forest restoration, sustainable land management and the protection of aquatic ecosystems contribute to the objectives of all three conventions. This approach should also be reflected in national programmes, supporting the effective implementation of our commitments, the conservation of nature and the well-being of communities,” Matevosyan said in a statement.