Armenia to Host Majorโ UN Biodiversity Conference in 2026
YEREVAN, [Date of Publication] โ – Armenia has โformally committed to hostingโค the 17th meeting of the Conference of the โขParties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, scheduled โฃforโข october 18-30, โ2026, following the signingโค of an agreement with theโข convention’s Secretariat.The agreement solidifies Armenia’s legal obligation to provide full infrastructure, security, and organizational support for the high-profile event.
This undertaking positions Armeniaโ as a central player in global environmental discussions โฃand underscores its dedication to biodiversity โขconservation. COP17 isโข expected to draw heads of โstate, government ministers, โleading scientists, representatives fromโข international organizations, and civil society groups, offering Armenia a important platform to showcase its natural wealth โขand commitment โฃto environmental initiatives.
The โMinistry of Environment reports theโ agreement clearly defines the responsibilitiesโค of bothโข Armeniaโข and the Convention Secretariat,ensuring smooth preparations for what will be one of the largest international environmental conferences ever held in the โcountry. Hosting COP17 presents an prospect for Armenia to present itself as a reliable organizer of international events and a hub for biodiversity โand nature conservation.
according to the Ministry, the โconference will establish a new platform for โstrengthening international cooperationโ and promoting โjoint initiatives within the global โคenvironmental agenda. The sixth meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol will also beโค held concurrently, from October 18-30, 2026.