Results of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body’s Air Protection Oversight in 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 authorities (regional administrations and communities)

Distribution of cases by region

• Yerevan – 23
• Aragatsotn – 36
• Ararat – 213
• Armavir – 58
• Gegharkunik – 62
• Lori – 38
• Shirak – 74
• Syunik – 9
• Vayots Dzor – 14
• Kotayk – 432
• Tavush – 39

As a result of 74 administrative proceedings, administrative penalties were applied to citizens. The total amount of fines imposed reached 750,000 AMD. In addition, three criminal cases were initiated.

39 official recommendations were submitted to regional governors regarding landfill monitoring and the implementation of fire-prevention measures within the scope of their respective authorities.

Throughout 2025, awareness-raising meetings were held in all consolidated communities with the participation of governors, community heads, municipal councils, and residents. These meetings focused on fire prevention, fire-hazard situations, compliance with the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Air Protection,” and the administrative penalties stipulated by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Armenia.

Reminder

Burning stubble, vegetation residues, dry vegetation, or pasture and hayfield cover on agricultural lands, forest-adjacent areas, forest lands, and specially protected natural territories is punishable under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Armenia and results in fines ranging from 50,000 AMD to 300,000 AMD.

Enhanced oversight and enforcement measures continue.

Hotline: 119