Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
30, January 2026
A summary event of the 2025 activities of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia was held today, attended by representatives of legislative, executive, and law enforcement bodies.The event presented the results, achievements, and key performance indicators of oversight work conducted throughout 2025.Certificates of appreciation were awarded to partner officials for effective collaboration.Employees and units of the Inspection Body who demonstrated high
29, January 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia presents the results of oversight activities in the field of subsoil use and protection for 2025.Inspections conducted: 100Violations recorded: 207Enforcement actions:195 administrative penalties imposedFines totaling AMD 27,160,000Illegal subsoil use identified:233 cases of illegal subsoil exploitation and concealment of extracted volumesEnvironmental damage calculated at AMD 2,042,1
26, January 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia presents the results of oversight activities in the biodiversity sector for 2025.A total of 8 inspections were conducted across 6 branches of the “Hayantar” SNCO.Violations recorded:1,264 violations,11,852 illegally cut trees,4,255.2 cubic meters of illegally harvested timber.Enforcement actions:293 administrative penalties,fines totaling AMD 30,300,000.Calculated environmental
22, January 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia presents the results of oversight activities in the field of water resources use and protection for 2025.A total of 202 violations were recorded, including:fish farming – 15 cases,water user companies and electricity generation – 57 cases,local self-government activities and services – 43 cases,production and construction – 74 cases,mining – 9 cases,other &ndas
21, January 2026
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia presents the results of oversight activities in the field of atmospheric air protection for 2025.A total of 617 violations were recorded, including:construction and manufacturing – 221 cases,mining – 37 cases,transportation of loose materials without protective covering – 84 cases,burning of stubble, leaves, waste, and cables – 226 cases,burning in forests and spontaneous
20, January 2026
A press conference dedicated to summarizing the 2025 activities of the Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Hovhannes Martirosyan, was held.
14, January 2026
Head of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Hovhannes Martirosyan, received Ruben Khachatryan, Director of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC).The meeting was held to discuss the main directions of a new environmental program planned by the Foundation in the Vayots Dzor region. In particular, the parties addressed issues related to the restoration of the Yeghegis River ecosystem, sustainable management of the
07, January 2026
Within the framework of cooperation between the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia and the Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF), the Inspection Body has been provided with advanced technological equipment. This includes a DJI Matrice 30T unmanned aerial vehicle, a DJI Matrice 4T drone, as well as seven laptops and supporting technical equipment.The DJI Matrice 30T is equipped with thermal imaging and high-resolution cameras, enabling rapid detection of illegal a
29, December 2025
Ashot Gevorgyan, Chief State Inspector of the Water and Atmospheric Control Division of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, has been awarded a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift on the occasion of his retirement, in recognition of his effective and conscientious performance of official duties.
29, December 2025
On December 5, in the territory of the “Chambarak Forestry” branch of the “Hayantar” SNCO in Gegharkunik Region, an animal collar equipped with a radio navigation transmitter was discovered in a pit, hidden under leaves, in a cut and partially melted condition. Within the framework of administrative proceedings initiated by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, it was established that the collar had been attached to the neck of a red deer released in
