Green Agenda and Sida Representatives Hold Consultative Meetings with Key Stakeholders in Yerevan

Last week, our Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project team, along with representatives from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), visited Yerevan for a series of consultative meetings.

The discussions focused on the preliminary findings concerning Armenia’s readiness for a green transition. These meetings convened at key institutions and organizations, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Assembly, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economy, Embassy of Sweden in Armenia, the European Union Delegation, The World Bank, UNDP and the American University of Armenia.

Engaging discussions centered around multiple vital sectors such as climate, energy, smart mobility, buildings and renovation, industry, zero pollution, farm-to-fork and biodiversity. They also addressed cross-cutting issues like financing for the transition, digitalization, social impact, and research and development.

This ongoing dialogue is crucial in refining Armenia’s national assessment to support its strategic vision for a green transition. Bernardas Padegimas, Team Lead of the Environmental Policy and Strategy Team at SEI, highlighted the significance of initiatives tailored to the country needs and support the implementation of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to bring Armenia closer to the European Union.

Creating inclusive and comprehensive policies aligned with government priorities are crucial for progress. Armenia demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability highlighting the need for better resource allocation, strategic planning, as well as public engagement to achieve meaningful progress.