Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
21, March 2026
Nature Has No Borders – Nor Do Our ResponsibilitiesToday, the world marks the International Day of Forests. Forests are the “lungs” of our planet, playing a vital role in preserving biodiversity, regulating the climate, and protecting soil resources.The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body has adopted an innovative approach in the oversight of forest areas. The continuous introduction of modern tools and technologies contributes to the detection of concealed viol
19, March 2026
Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Vrej Galoyan and Levon Levonyan, met with the Governor of Ararat Region, Sedrak Tevonyan. The meeting was attended by heads of criminal and community police units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, rescue service representatives, heads of consolidated communities, representatives of water user companies, the “Khosrov Forest” State Reserve SNCO, and sectoral officials.The main purpose
17, March 2026
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan presented an award to Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, and Vahan Grigoryan, Head of the Subsoil Supervision Department.The award was granted within the framework of the 3rd Public Sector Innovation Forum organized by the UNDP Armenia SDG Innovation Lab, in recognition of winning in the category “Innovation Driven by Technological Solutions.”In detail: https://www.primemini
16, March 2026
Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, delivered a lecture at the Environmental Law Center of Yerevan State University.During the lecture, the Head of the Inspection Body presented to undergraduate and graduate students of the Faculty of Law the specifics of inspection oversight, mechanisms for preventing violations, the importance of strengthening environmental law, and the need to improve the regulatory legal framework
15, March 2026
Based on a video published on March 14, 2026, by SHAMSHYAN.com titled “Wastewater from a sewer passing near ‘Argel HPP’ flows into the Hrazdan River,” administrative proceedings have been initiated by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia.It was established that on March 12, 2026, in the area of 12th to 15th streets of Argel village, Nor Hachn community, Kotayk Region, employees of “Veolia Djur” company opened a dis
11, March 2026
During intensified around-the-clock anti-poaching operations conducted across the Republic of Armenia from March 1 to 10, 2026, staff of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body recorded several cases of illegal hunting.During the hunting ban and the migration period of the Common Quail, in areas adjacent to Shenik community, Armavir Region, citizen V.A. illegally hunted 53 quails using a 12-gauge hunting rifle “MR 155”.In areas near Yegvard, Kotayk Region, citizen P.H
09, March 2026
As a result of oversight activities by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, several business operators have rectified identified violations and obtained the necessary permits.In November 2025, the operation of the crushing-sorting plant of “Zepyur-Yerek” LLC at the lithoid pumice quarry in Jraber, Kotayk Region, was suspended due to the lack of a permit for harmful emissions into the atmosphere.In July 2025, the unauthorized use of a dee
06, March 2026
Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, V. Galoyan and L. Levonyan, visited Armavir Region and met with Governor Vahram Khachatryan, representatives of the regional police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, rescue services, heads of consolidated communities, and sectoral officials.During the meeting, a number of agenda items were discussed, including air pollution, prevention of burning of crop residues and plant waste, measures to pr
05, March 2026
On March 3, 2026, on behalf of the Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Hovhannes Martirosyan, a certificate of appreciation was presented to Eduard Yeghiazaryan on the occasion of his 80th birthday.Professor Eduard Yeghiazaryan, lecturer at the Faculty of Biology of Yerevan State University and Doctor of Biological Sciences, has made a significant contribution to the development of environmental science, the training of professional personn
26, February 2026
In accordance with Order No. 28-A of February 25, 2026, an advisory working group will be established under the Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia.The purpose of the group is to enhance the effectiveness of state oversight in the fields of environmental protection and subsoil use, contribute to identifying sectoral challenges and developing solutions, as well as ensure cooperation between the state and th
