Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of the RA, met with Patricia Fuller, President and CEO of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
The Minister expressed his gratitude for the support provided to COP17, held in Yerevan, and to the initiatives of the Armenian Presidency. He highlighted the joint efforts to transform incentives that are harmful to biodiversity and promote positive incentives.
Key outcomes of this cooperation include the “Yerevan Call on Incentives Positive to Biodiversity”, the “Friends of Target 18” initiative, and the “Yerevan Challenge on Biodiversity Finance”.
Hambardzum Matevosyan also referred to the work of the Earth Negotiations Bulletin team, emphasising that its daily professional coverage served as a valuable resource for delegations and stakeholders, helping them follow the progress of negotiations and understand the different positions of the parties.
During the meeting, discussions focused on translating the initiatives launched in Yerevan into practical outcomes, facilitating the exchange of experience between countries, and exploring opportunities for cooperation in biodiversity finance in Armenia.