Ahead of the intergovernmental consultations on development cooperation between the governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Federal Republic of Germany, Deputy Minister of Environment Hayk Arakelyan met with the head of the “Efficient Water Resource Management for Sustainable Community Development in Armenia” (EU4Sevan+) Programme.
During the meeting, the parties discussed current and future areas of cooperation, efforts to conserve and restore the Lake Sevan ecosystem, as well as issues related to preserving the lake’s biodiversity, improving water quality, and ensuring the efficient management of water resources.
The head of the EU4Sevan+ Programme presented its main objectives and planned activities. The Programme aims to enhance the climate resilience of communities in the Lake Sevan basin by promoting integrated water resources management and sustainable agriculture, as well as improving water supply and sanitation services.
Planned activities under the Programme include upgrading water resource management and monitoring systems, strengthening the capacities of communities, piloting innovative and nature-based solutions to reduce water pollution and treat and reuse wastewater, and encouraging local communities to participate in the conservation of Lake Sevan.
The parties emphasised the importance of further developing their cooperation to improve the environmental condition of Lake Sevan and promote the sustainable development of surrounding communities.