Cbd third National Report Armenia (English version)

◊ Has your country identified indicators and incentive measures for sectors relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity? (decision V/24)
No
No, but assessment of potential indicators and incentive measures is under way	X
Yes, indicators and incentive measures identified (please describe below)
Further comments on the identification of indicators and incentive measures for sectors relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
BSAP suggests awarding grants for development and application of environmentally safe technologies, as well as developing and implementing tax privileges for the organizations using such technologies. The Government Resolution #880 (January 16, 2005) has the following provisions: development of plans on financial mechanisms for implementation of the main environmental conventions, including improvement of bioresources fee system, provision of favorable credits, promotion of private sector involvement, establishment of environmental trust funds development of methodological approaches for economic assessment of natural resources, that will fully consider environmental value of the resource in the developed economic tools (system of environmental fees, compensation regimes, penalties for caused harm and overuse of resource)

◊ Has your country implemented sustainable use practices, programmes and policies for the sustainable use of biological diversity, especially in pursuit of poverty alleviation? (decision V/24)
No
No, but potential practices, programmes and policies are under review
Yes, some policies and programmes are in place (please provide details below)	X
Yes, comprehensive policies and programmes are in place (please provide details below)
Further information on sustainable use programmes and policies.
Three components of the “Natural Resources Management and Poverty Reduction” project, namely “Community-based Management of Watersheds”, “Improved Management of State Forests” and “Biodiversity Conservation and Protected Area Management”, are aimed at poverty reduction of local population in two marzes – Gegharkunik and Tavush through development and application of mechanisms for sustainable management of natural resources. By the Government Resolution #100 (January 22, 2004) on “Approving the list of activities for 2004-2006 for implementation of strategic program on poverty reduction” the concepts of sustainable use of bioresources and particularly forest resources were defined and the activities for its implementation were adopted.

◊ Has your country developed or explored mechanisms to involve the private sector in initiatives on the sustainable use of biodiversity? (decision V/24)
No
No, but mechanisms are under development	X
Yes, mechanisms are in place (please describe below)
Further comments on the development of mechanisms to involve the private sector in initiatives on the sustainable use of biodiversity.
BSAP envisaged cooperation with private sector and promoting investments from Diaspora for financing of environmental activities. The Government Resolution #880 (January 16, 2005) included provisions on improvement of financial mechanisms for implementation of the three environmental conventions, including incentives for private sectors investments. By the Government Resolution #891 (2004) Forest Restoration and Development Fund has been established, which is aimed at supporting processes of restoration and development of forests in Armenia. The financial means of the mentioned fund are generated from both governmental and private sectors, including support provided from Armenian Diaspora.

Has your country initiated a process to apply the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity? (decision VII/12)
No
No, but the principles and guidelines are under review	X
Yes, a process is being planned
Yes, a process has been initiated (please provide detailed information)
Further information on the process to apply the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity.

Has your country taken any initiative or action to develop and transfer technologies and provide financial resources to assist in the application of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity? (decision VII/12)
No	X
No, but relevant programmes are under development
Yes, some technologies developed and transferred and limited financial resources provided (please provide details below)
Yes, many technologies developed and transferred and significant financial resources provided (please provide details below)
Further comments on the development and transfer of technologies and provision of financial resources to assist in the application of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity.