EU pledges €1.53m for Lake Sevan as global fund approves $1.4m
The planned programmes target trout breeding habitats, forests and conservation monitoring at Armenia’s Lake Sevan and Sevan National Park.
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The planned programmes target trout breeding habitats, forests and conservation monitoring at Armenia’s Lake Sevan and Sevan National Park.
The European Union has pledged funding for a conservation programme at Armenia’s Lake Sevan, while the Global Environment Facility has approved a separate grant for restoration at Sevan National Park. Hetq described the commitments in its October 26 report.
The announcements came during the COP17 biodiversity conference in Yerevan. The planned work addresses habitat damage and aims to improve how the lake and park’s plants, animals and forests are monitored and managed.
| Funding body | Commitment | Announcement date | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | €1.53 million pledged | October 23, 2026 | Lake Sevan ecosystem conservation |
| Global Environment Facility | US$1.4 million grant approved | October 25, 2026 | Sevan National Park restoration |
The EU initiative plans to restore riverbeds used for reproduction by the endemic Sevan trout, or ishkhan—a fish native to the lake. It also plans better management of fish stocks, checks on forest health and an upgrade to the park’s forest nursery. Stronger biodiversity monitoring—tracking the variety of living things—is another focus.
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The separate Global Environment Facility project aims to reverse habitat degradation, modernize park management and expand biodiversity tracking. Armenia’s Ministry of Environment developed it with support from the Asian Development Bank.
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The EU programme is planned to run for three years, with implementation through the United Nations Development Programme and Armenia’s Ministry of Environment.
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