Armenia
Armenia is embarking on a transformative path toward sustainable agriculture, driven by its commitment to green growth and environmental resilience. Grounded in national strategies and policies, the country seeks to modernize its agrifood systems to enhance food security, optimize resource use, and reduce environmental impacts. This shift aligns with global sustainability goals and underscores Armenia’s proactive response to the challenges of climate change and natural resource management.
At the heart of these efforts is the forthcoming Strategy on Green and Sustainable Economic Development by 2030, currently under development by the Ministry of Economy. Complementing this, the 2020–2030 Agriculture Development Strategy promotes climate-smart farming, organic agriculture, and sustainable land use. These initiatives, supported by international collaborations (FAO, EU, USAID), aim to accelerate Armenia’s transition toward a greener, more resilient agricultural sector.
Summary of priority directions for Green Agriculture transition in Armenia
Climate Adaptation & Environmental Protection – Reducing GHG emissions, agroforestry, and biodiversity conservation.
Market Access & Green Economy – Green financing, eco-labeling, and integrating sustainable products into markets
Sustainable Land & Water Management - modern irrigation, soil conservation and pasture management.
Technology & Innovation – Digital agriculture, smart greenhouses, and mechanization support.
Organic & Climate-Smart Agriculture – Expanding organic farming, climate-adaptive practices, and sustainable livestock breeding.
Policy & Institutional Strengthening – Developing a national strategy, extension services, and stricter pesticide regulations; Education & Public Awareness – Training farmers, building institutional capacity, and increasing consumers' awareness
Green transformation in Armenia: an overview
The Green Recovery Platform is a policy dialogue initiative led by UNDP, the EU, and the World Bank to support Armenia’s green recovery and sustainable development. While not an official policy, it provides tools, funding mechanisms, and strategic guidance in collaboration with the Armenian government.
Key initiatives include consultations on the Green and Sustainable Development Strategy (June 2022), discussions on green economy policies and challenges (December 2022), and investment priorities for sustainable water and wastewater management (January 2024).
Policies to support and promote green agriculture practices in Armenia
Armenia has created legislative and regulatory frameworks for further transformation of agrifood systems.
Green and Sustainable Economic Development Strategy (Draft)
Green Practices
| Title | Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The EU-Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) project is part of the EU’s Annual Action Programme for 2018 – Regional Development. |
| Start date | 12/09/2023 |
News
In Armenia, regional conference shines light on green policies to transform agrifood systems
18/06/2024
FAO supports food loss and waste reduction in Armenia
27/02/2019
Events
29/5
2024
31/5
2024
Advancing on green policies for agrifood systems transformation in Europe and Central Asia
Hybrid Event, 29/05/2024 - 31/05/2024
The Regional Conference on Green Agriculture is organised by the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and it will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, and online.
The main objective of the conference is to discuss and exchange experiences on green agriculture and examine the status of green innovation, technology and polices for advancing green transformation of the ...
4/10
2023
5/10
2023
Enabling Sustainable Development in Armenia through Green Agriculture
04/10/2023 - 05/10/2023
European Union, Austrian Development Agency and the Armenian National Agrarian University (ANAU) are thrilled to announce the 1st Green Conference Armenia, dedicated to advancing sustainable development and action-oriented research in the realm of green agriculture.
Publications
Digital technologies and solutions for beekeeping
03/11/2024
This fact sheet provides an overview of the various digital technologies used in beekeeping It addresses common challenges and seeks accessible, preferably affordable, ways to tackle them.
Categories: Biodiversity, Nature-based solutions, Organic agriculture
Science–policy interface in action #2
01/10/2024
Starting with a baseline assessment to visualize the current state of SPIs, the guide provides a step-by-step training methodology that simulates the process of establishing an effective SPI.This approach aims to empower countries to make informed and effective decisions in navigating the complex challenges of the agrifood sector.
Categories: Science and Innovation
Science–Policy Interface in action #1
18/03/2024
The brochure delves into the critical interface between science and policy within the agrifood system, emphasizing its role in driving transformation, resilience, and food security. It highlights the importance of Science–Policy Interfaces (SPIs) in translating scientific discoveries into actionable policies and practices.
Categories: Science and Innovation
Promoting sustainable and circular bioeconomy through agriculture practice in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
02/01/2024
This report presents an overview of concepts related to bioeconomy and the benefits of their implementation in agriculture and shares agriculture production trends, bioeconomy initiatives and sustainable agriculture approaches from throughout the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region.
Categories: Bioeconomy, Circular bioeconomy (including plastics)
Biodiversity in Action — #3
30/11/2023
The third issue of Biodiversity in Action illustrates why the health of humans and the environment requires biodiversity and how all dimensions of food security depend on it, highlighting the risks for nutrition and health and the benefits for food and nutritional security.
Categories: Biodiversity