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Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Republic of Armenia

颁布于 1999-07 · 文本截至 2026-10-01

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English
类型
policy
组织
Eurasian Economic Union
国家
亚美尼亚
主题
Agricultural and rural development, Livestock, Forestry, Wild species and ecosystems
关键词
biodiversity, agricultural development, poverty, research, family farming, sustainable development, sustainable use, traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, pastoralism, farming, animal production, animal health, grazing, afforestation/reforestation, forest management/forest conservation, ecosystem conservation, wild fauna, wild flora, invasive alien species, management/conservation

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Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Armenia � Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Republic of Armenia Ministry for Nature Protection Yerevan July 1999 GEF Project Implemented by UNDP Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Armenia � MINISTRY OF NATURE PROTECTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Republic of Armenia 3URMHFW�1DWLRQDO�'LUHFWRU 6$09(/�%$/2<$1 3URMHFW�1DWLRQDO�&RRUGLQDWRU 6(5*(<�6+$6+,.<$1 �0LQLVWU\�RI�1DWXUH�3URWHFWLRQ�RI�WKH�5HSXEOLF�RI $UPHQLD 0RVFRYLDQ����6WUHHW��<HUHYDQ ������� 5HSXEOLF�RI�$UPHQLD 7HO�� ������������������������� )D[�� ������������������������ (�PDLO�� VHUJH\QS#IUHHQHW�DP Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Armenia � Foreword 7KH�5HSXEOLF�RI�$UPHQLD�UDWLILHG�WKH�&RQYHQWLRQ�RQ�%LRORJLFDO�'LYHUVLW\� LQ�������DW�D� WLPH ZKHQ�WKH�FRXQWU\�ZDV�XQGHUJRLQJ�GUDPDWLF�HFRQRPLF�WUDQVLWLRQ��DQG�ZDV�VXIIHULQJ�D�GUDVWLF GHFOLQH� LQ� WKH� VWDQGDUG� RI� OLYLQJ�� +RZHYHU�� HYHQ� DW� WKDW� WLPH�� WKH� 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........................................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 6 Acknowledgments............................................................................................................. 9 Section 1.................................................................................................................. 11 Overall Introduction................................................................................................ 11 1.1 The Importance of Biodiversity .................................................................................. 12 1.2 Convention on Biological Diversity ............................................................................ 12 1.2.1 Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans............................................................................ 13 1.3 Introduction to Armenia ............................................................................................. 14 1.3.1 Geographical Location and Borders................................................................................... 14 1.3.2 Physical Geography ........................................................................................................... 14 1.3.3 Climate................................................................................................................................ 15 1.3.4 People and Culture in Armenia........................................................................................... 16 1.4 The Importance of Biodiversity in Armenia ................................................................ 16 1.5 The Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Armenia.............................................. 18 1.5.1 Ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity ........................................................ 18 1.5.2 Development of the BSAP.................................................................................................. 19 1.5.3 The Planning Process ........................................................................................................ 19 1.5.4 Structure of the BSAP Document ....................................................................................... 20 1.5.5 Intended Audience for the BSAP........................................................................................ 20 Country Study of Biodiversity in The Republic of Armenia ................................ 21 2.1 Introduction to the Country Study .............................................................................. 22 2.2 Status of Biodiversity................................................................................................. 22 2.2.1 Description of the Biodiversity of Armenia.......................................................................... 22 2.2.2 Diversity of Ecosystems in Armenia ................................................................................... 23 2.2.3 Key Ecosystems in Armenia............................................................................................... 25 2.2.4 Threatened Ecosystems..................................................................................................... 26 2.2.5 Species Diversity ................................................................................................................ 28 2.2.6 Species of Economic Importance....................................................................................... 30 2.2.7 Agrobiodiversity .................................................................................................................. 31 2.2.8 Threatened Species in Armenia ......................................................................................... 32 2.2.9 Threats to Biodiversity in Armenia...................................................................................... 33 2.2.10 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 35 2.3 Biodiversity Conservation Programmes in Armenia................................................... 36 2.3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 36 2.3.2 Information Review............................................................................................................. 36 2.3.3 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 39 2.4 Institutional and Administrative Base......................................................................... 40 2.4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 40 2.4.2 Information Review............................................................................................................. 40 2.4.3 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 42 2.5 Research Base.......................................................................................................... 43 2.5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 43 2.5.2 Information Review............................................................................................................. 43 Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Armenia � 2.5.3 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 46 2.6 Legislation and Policy................................................................................................ 47 2.6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 47 2.6.2 Information Review............................................................................................................. 47 2.6.3 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 50 2.7 Finances for Biodiversity Conservation ..................................................................... 51 2.7.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 51 2.7.2 Information Review............................................................................................................. 51 2.7.3 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 55 2.8 Socio-economic Issues ............................................................................................. 56 2.8.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 56 2.8.2 Information Review............................................................................................................. 56 2.8.3 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 58 2.9 Problem Analysis ...................................................................................................... 59 2.9.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 59 2.9.2 Human Pressure on the Environment ................................................................................ 59 2.9.3 Threats to Biodiversity in Armenia ................................................................................... 60 2.9.4 Key Sectors Affecting Biodiversity...................................................................................... 61 2.9.5 Underlying Causes of Biodiversity Loss ............................................................................. 67 2.9.6 Current Constraints and Opportunities for Biodiversity Conservation................................ 67 2.9.7 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................... 72 2.10 Summary of the Country Study ............................................................................... 73 Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.................................................................. 75 3.1 Introduction to the Plan ............................................................................................. 76 3.1.1 Purpose of the Plan ............................................................................................................ 76 3.1.2 Design of the Plan .............................................................................................................. 76 3.1.3 Time Schedule of the Plan ................................................................................................. 76 3.2 Biodiversity Strategy for Armenia .............................................................................. 77 3.2.1 Overall Aim ......................................................................................................................... 77 3.2.2 Objectives........................................................................................................................... 77 3.2.3 Strategic approaches.......................................................................................................... 78 3.3 Biodiversity Action Plan for Armenia.......................................................................... 81 3.4 Monitoring and Evaluation....................................................................................... 111 3.5 Reporting Requirements ......................................................................................... 112 3.6 Implementation........................................................................................................ 115 3.6.1 Project Development and Management ........................................................................... 115 Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Armenia � Executive Summary &RQWH[W 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