Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
29, April 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) reports on its activities during the first quarter of 2025. During the period, 796 cases were recorded in accordance with Armenian legislation while performing oversight and other legally mandated functions. Plant Protection: 288 cases recorded. Environmental damage assessed in 302 instances totaling AMD 202,130,123. 72 administrative proceedings initiated; 56 decisions
28, April 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received an alert regarding a bear cub found in the community of Achajur, Tavush Province. Inspectors on site established that a resident of Achajur, Mr. A. Sarukhanyan, had discovered the cub entangled in a metal fence along the Achajur–Makaravank road. The resident freed the animal on his own and took it to his home. An external examination showed that the a
25, April 2025
Employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body have recorded environmental violations within the specially protected area of the “Sevan” National Park. In the territory of the former “Tapan” restaurant, located on the right side of the Sevan–Tsovagyugh–Dilijan highway, a lessee, carried out unauthorized leveling and stone-filling works outside the area under his lease – namely, on 765 sq. m
22, April 2025
Today, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, visited Yerevan’s Galust Gyulbenkyan High School No. 190 to meet with students and discuss the importance of environmental education. The meeting took place in an active discussion format. Students expressed particular interest in topics such as waste recycling, air and water protection, renewable natural resources, and the impact of human and econom
21, April 2025
During preventive measures aimed at protecting atmospheric air, employees of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body recorded a case of air pollution caused by waste burning in Armavir Province. It was found that production and household waste generated by the activities of an auto service station, located on the right side of the Armavir–Lukashin road, had been disposed of through open burning. The offender will be held administr
10, April 2025
The Environment Protection and Mining Inspection Body received an alert from a Facebook group about an advertisement offering a species of owl for sale or exchange. Through administrative proceedings, it was established that a resident of Garni, A.A., was keeping a little owl (Athene noctua) without the necessary permit. The bird had been obtained from a bird market through an exchange. An external examination revealed no injuries to the owl. In accordance with the relevant procedures, the
04, April 2025
Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environment Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), and Mr. Sargis Kelyan, Dean of the Faculty of Geography and Geology at Yerevan State University (YSU), summarized the GIS (Geographic Information System) training program designed for ERA staff. The system’s main advantages include: Integration of spatial data collected from various sources, Combination of data from multiple sensors, including aerial and satellite imager
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.
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
