Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
01, December 2025
On November 24, at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) received a report from the Crisis Management National Center of the Yerevan Rescue Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia regarding a predatory bird found helpless by a citizen on Batikyan Street, Malatia-Sebastia administrative district of Yerevan. As a result of response activities, it was established that the citizen had discovered a wounded wild b
28, November 2025
During intensified air-protection enforcement activities carried out by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), 10 cases of burning leaves and stubble were recorded on November 27 in various regions of the Republic of Armenia. Fire sites were detected in settlements of Yerevan, Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Kotayk, Aragatsotn, and Lori regions, both through on-site inspections by inspectors and monitoring conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Administrative proceed
28, November 2025
Following an inspection conducted by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) at “MEGA SHIN” LLC, it was determined that the concrete production facility operating in Yerevan had been carrying out activities without a permit for the emission of harmful substances into the atmospheric air from stationary sources. By decision of the Head of the Yerevan Territorial Division of the Inspection Body, the facility’s operations have been suspended. An adminis
27, November 2025
In 2025, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) recorded 998 cases related to the burning of waste, leaves, stubble, vegetation residues, and landfills as part of its air protection oversight activities: 793 cases were reported via the hotline, including: 582 from the Rescue Service 211 from citizens 74 cases were initiated by the Inspection Body 131 cases were reported by other
27, November 2025
From November 23 to 25, 2025, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Hovhannes Martirosyan, participated in the high-level segment of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP20), held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. The meetings addressed global trends in the control of international trade in endangered species, ways to enhance the fulfillment
26, November 2025
Today, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Insection Body (EPMIB) Hovhannes Martirosyan took part in a roundtable discussion organized by the Armenian Forest Alliance titled “Improving the Legal Framework to Shape a New Approach to Afforestation in Armenia.” During his remarks, Mr. Martirosyan addressed the main challenges facing forest restoration and protection efforts in Armenia, including the ongoing wildfires that have broken out simultaneously in several regions,
24, November 2025
According to the RA Law on Air Protection, it is prohibited to burn waste from production, consumption, or leaf litter in the natural environment, residential areas, their surroundings, or any locations not designated for burning. This includes boilers, furnaces, waste-use facilities, specially designated sites, or unauthorized landfills. Reminder:The Administrative Offenses Code of the RA stipulates that burning production, consumption, or leaf litter waste in the natural environment, reside
18, November 2025
Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, received Harutyun Alpetian, Program Manager of the “Waste Management Policy in Armenia” program at the Acopian Center for Environment of the American University of Armenia. The meeting was attended by Vrej Galoyan, Deputy Head of the Inspection Body, sectoral officials, and representatives of the Acopian Center for Environment of AUA. During the discussion, the program manager presented the le
17, November 2025
On November 10, 2025, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received a report regarding the contamination of a water source in the Vayots Dzor region. Following the report, administrative proceedings were initiated. Within the framework of the proceedings, the following actions were carried out: Site inspection using unmanned digital systems. Collection of water samples from the contaminated water source, ne
17, November 2025
On November 15, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body received a report regarding an injured bird of prey found in the Haghtanak district of Yerevan, and on November 16—another report regarding a lynx discovered in the village of Mets Masrik, Gegharkunik region. Within the framework of the initiated administrative proceedings, it was determined that the injured bird is a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), a species registered in the Red Book of Armenia. The bird was
