Cbd third National Report Armenia (English version)

Inland water ecosystems

Has your country incorporated the objectives and relevant activities of the programme of work into the following and implemented them? (decision VII/4)
Strategies, policies, plans and activities	No	Yes, partially, integrated but not implemented	Yes, fully integrated and implemented	N/A
Your biodiversity strategies and action plans		X
Wetland policies and strategies	X
Integrated water resources management and water efficiency plans being developed in line with paragraph 25 of the Plan of Implementation of the World Summit on Sustainable Development	X
Enhanced coordination and cooperation between national actors responsible for inland water ecosystems and biological diversity		X
Further comments on incorporation of the objectives and activities of the programme of work
Objectives and actions on water biodiversity conservation are entirely included in one of the NBSAP strategic components. The timeline for the actions is provided as well. However, not all the actions are implemented and the deadlines are not fully met. Some of the actions are of continuous nature. No separate strategy was developed for management of Ramsar sites. It constitutes a part of general strategy for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

Has your country identified priorities for each activity in the programme of work, including timescales, in relation to outcome oriented targets? (decision VII/4 )
No
Outcome oriented targets developed but priority activities not developed	X
Priority activities developed but not outcome oriented targets
Yes, comprehensive outcome oriented targets and priority activities developed
Further comments on the adoption of outcome oriented targets and priorities for activities, including providing a list of targets (if developed).
Legislative basis for management of water ecosystems and wetlands is developed in the country. Special institutions are established for conservation of those ecosystems and their biodiversity. Inventory of the most significant ecosystems is almost completed. Restoration of the ecosystem of the largest lake of the country – Lake Sevan ecosystems is one of the priority issues recognized by the Government of Armenia. Everyday work is carried out for this purpose. There are no obvious results yet. However, tendency for de-eutrophication of the lake is evident, the light transparency and the water level of the lake are increased, previous fish spawning areas are covered by water, etc. A great number of activities were implemented for restoration of endemic extinct species. Information and awareness raining campaigns among local population are actively implemented. The objectives are presented in more details in Target 1.1 of this report.

Is your country promoting synergies between this programme of work and related activities under the Ramsar Convention as well as the implementation of the Joint Work Plan (CBD-Ramsar) at the national level? (decision VII/4 )
Not applicable (not Party to Ramsar Convention)
No
No, but potential measures were identified for synergy and joint implementation
Yes, some measures taken for joint implementation (please specify below)	X
Yes, comprehensive measures taken for joint implementation (please specify below)
Further comments on the promotion of synergies between the programme of work and related activities under the Ramsar Convention as well as the implementation of the Joint Work Plan (CBD-Ramsar) at the national level.
Since the Lake Sevan is designated as Ramsar site in Armenia and at the same time “Sevan” National Park is one of protected areas, than activities of conservation, restoration and sustainable use of the lake ecosystem are obviously promoting cooperation between CBD and Ramsar Convention. The second designated Ramsar site of Armenia – Lake Arpi, is considered target site for biodiversity conservation and is included in the newly establishing protected areas network. Capacity building envisaged in the Joint Work plan of two Conventions is implemented through conduction of training sessions and international workshops. Particularly. The “Professional and Entrepreneur Orientation” NGO organized and conducted: “Ecological and economic assessment of the Armenian wetlands: a step towards development of national policy on wetland” workshop; ”Management of wetlands” regional trainings for technical staff of newly independent states in Europe; “Wetland management and poverty reduction through public awareness raising and trainings in mountainous regions of Armenia – Lake Arpi and Aragats mountain”; “Current issues on conservation and rational use of wetlands and their biodiversity” international seminar; “Current issues on conservation and effective use of wetlands and their biodiversity in newly independent states in Europe” international seminar.

Has your country taken steps to improve national data on: (decision VII/4 )
Issues	Yes	No	No, but development is under way
Goods and services provided by inland water ecosystems?		X
The uses and related socioeconomic variables of such goods and services?		X
Basic hydrological aspects of water supply as they relate to maintaining ecosystem function?	X
Species and all taxonomic levels?			X
On threats to which inland water ecosystems are subjected?			X
Further comments on the development of data sets, in particular a list of data sets developed in case you have replied “YES” above.

Has your country promoted the application of the guidelines on the rapid assessment of the biological diversity of inland water ecosystems? (decision VII/4 )
No, the guidelines have not been reviewed	X
No, the guidelines have been reviewed and found inappropriate
Yes, the guidelines have been reviewed and application/promotion is pending
Yes, the guidelines promoted and applied
Further comments on the promotion and application of the guidelines on the rapid assessment of the biological diversity of inland water ecosystems.

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Please elaborate below on the implementation of this programme of work and associated decisions specifically focusing on: outcomes and impacts of actions taken; contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Strategic Plan of the Convention; contribution to progress towards the 2010 target; progress in implementing national biodiversity strategies and action plans; contribution to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals; constraints encountered in implementation.