On the sidelines of COP31, Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of the RA, met with Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
During the meeting, the Minister presented Armenia’s candidacy and readiness to host COP34 in 2029.
The discussion covered the outcomes of COP17, held in Yerevan, as well as the experience Armenia gained and the successes achieved in organising the conference and conducting multilateral negotiations.
Hambardzum Matevosyan noted that hosting COP34 would also provide an important opportunity for Armenia to contribute to global climate action. The Minister highlighted the importance of implementing commitments related to climate change mitigation, adaptation and climate finance, with particular attention to the vulnerability of mountainous countries and their specific adaptation needs.
The Minister also outlined the next steps in the bid process and reaffirmed Armenia’s readiness to engage in open and constructive cooperation with the member states of the Eastern European Group and the Convention Secretariat.