Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
25, March 2025
Following a report received concerning felled trees within the territory of the “A. Takhtajyan Institute of Botany” SNCO of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body initiated administrative proceedings. During an inspection of the Institute’s territory, 34 illegally cut stumps of “Summer Oak” trees with diameters ranging from 35 to 74 cm were recorded. The illegal logging caused damage to the flora amou
24, March 2025
Today, the Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, delivered a lecture at the A. Iskoyan Center for Environmental Law of Yerevan State University. The lecture was attended by Master’s and third-year Bachelor’s students of the Faculty of Law of YSU, within the framework of the Environmental Law course. Mr. Martirosyan presented the main directions and forms of environmental oversight, discussed in detail the current state of the
24, March 2025
Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, together with the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, discovered a bezoar goat being kept in a private home in the Areni community of Vayots Dzor Province. Within the framework of the initiated administrative proceedings, it was established that a resident of Aghavnadzor, was keeping one specimen of a bezoar goat that he had found in the wild. The illegally acquired animal was confiscated and transferred to the Nat
14, March 2025
The Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (EPMIB), Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, welcomed fourth-year students from the Faculties of Biology, Geography, and Geology of Yerevan State University (YSU) who completed their professional internship at EPMIB. During the meeting, students shared that during their two-month internship, they had the opportunity to become familiar with environmental monitoring, protection of mineral resources, and princi
14, March 2025
Based on a report regarding dust emissions during construction works at the intersection of Leningradyan and Shinararner streets in Yerevan, employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body carried out an inspection. It was found on site that during the construction of a multi-apartment building by “ST Service” LLC, several requirements related to the protection of ambient air had been violated. Construction works were halted, instructions were given to elimin
14, March 2025
Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (EPMIB) conducted intensified anti-poaching measures in the country’s hunting grounds from February 27 to March 13. Illegal hunting incidents were recorded in the areas surrounding Nor Artik and Tatul villages, as well as the town of Talin in Aragatsotn Province. 60 “Steppe Partridge” birds were illegally hunted using an “IZH-155” hunting weapon. 10 “Steppe P
10, March 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (EPMIB) reported a decrease in legal violations while fines increased. In 2024, the Inspection Body contributed AMD 242 million to the state budget, which is 68% higher than the 2023 figure. The annual report on EPMIB’s 2024 activities has been published.Link: https://bitly.cx/PjK0B The summary event for EPMIB’s 2024 activities was also covered by the Public Television of Armenia program “Lu
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.
25, February 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) conducted: 87 inspections During which 690 violations by mineral users were recorded across all areas. Decisions issued: 206 administrative penalties Fines imposed: AMD 32,040,000 Environmental damage calculated: AMD 3,583,739,397 Identified: 144 cases of illegal mineral use and concealment of extracted volumes 4,630,663.3 m³ of illegally extracted minerals Damage to the sta
20, February 2025
During 2024, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) recorded: 160 violations, including: 62 in fish farming 35 in electricity production 23 in food service, hotels, entertainment, and recreation 17 in water supply and water use 23 in other areas Enforcement measures: 128 administrative penalties Fines imposed: AMD 68,500,000 Calculated damage: AMD 431,159,194 Activities suspended: 80 cases of ope
