A significant step forward in Armenia’s commitment to global biodiversity goals

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Armenia’s conservation future. Most recently, FPWC Executive Director Ruben Khachatryan and Programs Director Sona Kalantaryan joined leading experts in Dilijan for a key workshop dedicated to implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Held within the framework of the "Early Action Support" grant program led by GIZ, the workshop focused on Armenia’s National Biodiversity Strategy—a forward-looking plan to protect and restore the country’s ecosystems by 2050.

The strategy envisions preserving Armenia’s rich biodiversity, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and rehabilitating degraded ecosystems. It emphasizes the need to secure essential ecosystem services for the well-being of all people living in Armenia.

Five key strategic objectives are at the core of this vision, ranging from preserving genetic diversity in plants and animals to ensuring the availability of financial and human resources necessary for implementation.

More than just a strategic planning session, the workshop was a powerful platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Experts, conservationists, and policymakers exchanged innovative ideas and worked together to outline unified methods to achieve Armenia’s national goals.

For FPWC, such collaborations are invaluable, especially with Armenia set to host COP 17 in 2026. As one of Armenia’s leading environmental organizations, FPWC remains committed to supporting climate action and biodiversity conservation through education, innovation, and community-driven solutions.

This engagement underscores FPWC’s mission to integrate conservation with sustainable development, ensuring a thriving and biodiverse Armenia for future generations.