Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
19, June 2025
On June 17, as part of a series of regional meetings, Deputy Heads of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body — Mr. Vrezh Galoyan, Mr. Vagharshak Amirkhanyan, and Mr. Levon Levonyan — visited the communities of Areni, Yeghegnadzor, and Vayk in the Vayots Dzor region. They met with local residents, council members, and representatives of local self-government bodies. The primary goal of the visit was to identify existing environmental challenges in the region, asses
02, May 2025
Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, along with several staff members, visited more than 30 secondary and primary schools in Yerevan and other regions of the Republic. During these visits, interactive discussions were held with students of various classes on environmental issues, ecological challenges in Armenia, and the importance of each citizen’s role in protecting the environment. Student
31, March 2025
Dangers and Consequences of Burning Waste and Vegetation The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body reminds: Dear citizens, do not pollute the air by burning waste or vegetation. Instead, use plant residues to fertilize the soil, improving its quality and fertility.Avoid fines ranging from 50,000 to 300,000 AMD, as stipulated by law.
28, February 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) intends to increase fines for dust emissions resulting from construction through legislative amendments. In 2024 alone, 103 violations of environmental standards during construction were recorded in Yerevan, with total fines reaching AMD 9.5 million. Currently, more than 300 multi-apartment buildings are under construction in Yerevan.
