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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 15h

🪙 Ahead of COP17, Armenia has unveiled a commemorative silver coin dedicated to the Conference. Made from recycled silver, produced using solar energy, and packaged with recycled paper, the coin reflects the COP17 message not only in symbolism, but in its production. #COP17Armenia #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 19h

🌍 COP17 begins long before the Conference itself. Months of technical work, consultations and preparations are already shaping the discussions that will continue in Yerevan — and the work will carry on long after. 🌿 COP17 is one milestone in a much longer journey for biodiversity. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This October, Yerevan will host CBD COP17. From 19–30 October 2026, representatives from around the world will gather in Armenia to assess progress and discuss how to accelerate biodiversity action towards 2030. 📍 Yerevan, Armenia 🌿 Taking Action for Nature #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Alongside COP17, the Meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols will also take place: COP-MOP12 and COP-MOP6. These are separate legal processes, but together they form an important platform for international biodiversity governance, discussions, decisions and follow-up action.

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🍷 The story of wine begins in the vineyard, long before it reaches our glass. Grapevine growth depends on healthy soil, water, microorganisms, and the entire ecosystem surrounding the vineyard. Behind every glass of wine is not just the grape, but an entire living system. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Media accreditation is open for the COP17 Leaders’ Summit on Biodiversity in Yerevan on 16 October. 🗓 Apply by 4 October 🔗 www.mfa.am/en/upcoming-... Access to the Summit venue will be granted only with a valid accreditation badge.

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌿 Visit the CBD COP17 Green Zone The Green Zone is a space for everyone to learn, participate, exchange ideas, and take action together. Join open sessions, workshops, and interactive activities, and discover new initiatives for biodiversity conservation. Register now.

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌿 From protecting land and oceans to finance, communities and economic stability — biodiversity is connected to the systems we all depend on. CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker discusses what it will take to accelerate action toward 2030, ahead of #COP17Armenia. youtu.be/44GyFeUgxHU?...

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌿 Young people are not just the next generation — they are part of biodiversity action today. COP17 is a space to engage, share ideas and contribute to change for nature. Taking Action for Nature. #COP17Armenia #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Final preparations for COP17 are underway. 🌿 In New York, Armenia’s delegation held high-level meetings to advance international coordination ahead of Yerevan. 24 days to go. 📍 Yerevan | 19–30 October #COP17Armenia #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 Planning to cover COP17? Media accreditation is open until September 30. Submit your application before the deadline and join media representatives from around the world covering COP17 in Yerevan. 🖇️ CBD COP17 Media Accreditation www.cbd.int/participatio...

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From Rio to Yerevan, more than three decades on a shared journey for nature. In 1992, Armenia joined the global effort to protect biodiversity. In 2026, that journey continues in Yerevan as Armenia hosts CBD COP17 and assumes its Presidency. From commitment to action. 🌍🇦🇲 #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🌿 From commitments to implementation. In New York, incoming COP17 President H.E. Mr. Hambardzum Matevosyan highlighted the need for stronger multilateral cooperation and political leadership to deliver tangible results for nature. Yerevan | 19–30 October 2026 #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌿 Ahead of COP17, Armenia is preparing to host a major global biodiversity gathering and help advance international dialogue and action. This October, the world meets in Yerevan for one shared goal: Taking Action for Nature. 📍 Yerevan | 19–30 Oct 2026 #COP17Armenia

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 17/09/2026

The land we live on does more than feed us: it helps cooling our planet by absorbing harmful emissions. Human activities are upsetting this balance, but together, governments and corporations can change the story. Learn more about nature loss and what can be done: www.unep.org/nature-crisis

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Armenia’s COP17 Presidency will focus on an open, inclusive platform for biodiversity dialogue and action. 🌿 🔵 Blue Zone: official negotiations 🟢 Green Zone: sessions, events & wider participation Armenia’s pavilion will highlight programs, progress, challenges and gaps. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📢 COP17 media accreditation deadlines extended 🔵 Blue Zone For journalists covering the official COP17 proceedings. Deadline: Sept 30 🔗 www.cbd.int/participatio... 🟢 Green Zone For media covering public events and other activities. Deadline: Oct 1 🔗 www.cop17yerevangreenzone.com/.../media

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On Mount Aragats, people and nature have lived side by side for centuries. For the Yazidi community, this landscape is part of their culture, traditions and way of life. This October, these voices come together in Yerevan at COP17. 🌍 📍 19–30 Oct 2026 #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🌿 COP17 Armenia is now live across social media. Follow the official channels for conference updates, Armenia’s biodiversity, and stories of action for nature. bit.ly/m/cop17armenia 📍 Yerevan | 19–30 October 2026 Follow. Share. Take Action for Nature. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🌿 When an old mulberry tree is given a second life. Born in Gyumri, Twinz Eyewear turns natural materials into handcrafted wooden eyewear. For every pair sold, the brand supports tree planting — bringing design, craftsmanship and responsibility toward nature together. 🌍 Taking Action for Nature.

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🌱 Apply for a free COP17 Green Zone booth. Armenia-based organizations can apply for a complimentary 3x3 booth across seven categories. 📌 Competitive selection 🗓 Deadline: Sept 20 #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌿 What does business have to do with biodiversity? Target 15 calls on large companies and financial institutions to assess and disclose their impacts, risks and dependencies on nature. The goal: reduce negative impacts and support more sustainable production. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In the Financial Times, CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker argues for stronger investment in biodiversity. With COP17 in Yerevan this October, the challenge is clear: move from targets to implementation and measurable results. 📍 Yerevan | 19–30 Oct 2026 #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🌍 2026 is a key year for global environmental action. The next stop is Yerevan. 🇦🇲 From 19–30 October, CBD COP17 will assess progress toward the 2030 global biodiversity goals and help accelerate implementation. 🌿 Taking Action for Nature. #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🖇️ Final preparations are underway at the Meridian Expo Center. In just days, the COP17 Blue Zone will welcome delegates, experts, international organizations and media worldwide. The venue will host official negotiations, high-level meetings, ministerial discussions and press events. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🌱 The decisions we make today shape the future for generations to come. COP17 brings together perspectives across generations — from science and innovation to education and environmental action. Young people’s voices matter in shaping the future of nature. 🌍 #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📌 Due to high demand for Green Zone sessions, all new requests submitted through the website will be placed on a waiting list. We’ll contact applicants as soon as spots become available. Thank you for the incredible interest and engagement! 🌿 🌐 cop17yerevangreenzone.com #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🌿 12 days. One global stage. As Mathew Zein highlights, the CBD COP17 Green Zone is where you can showcase your green work, connect with an international audience, and become part of the action. 📍 Yerevan 📅 Oct 19–30 #COP17Armenia #TakingActionForNature

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Kunming Dialogue is helping prepare the first global review of progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. COP17 President-designate H.E. Hambardzum Matevosyan shared Armenia’s vision: assess progress, identify gaps, and accelerate action toward 2030. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌿 The CBD COP17 Green Zone brings science, culture and nature together. Across six zones, visitors can explore science, innovation, culture and entertainment—where knowledge becomes experience and ideas turn into action for nature. 📍 Karen Demirchyan Complex 📅 Oct 19–30 #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌿 Nothing in nature exists in isolation. Every species, ecosystem, and natural process is interconnected in countless ways. These connections provide us with clean water, food, fertile soil, and resilient natural systems. #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌿 Clean air starts with the choices we make. How we build, move, produce, and plan our cities all affect air quality. More responsible decisions across sectors can help create a healthier environment for people and nature. 🌍

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🦅 Every species has a role in nature. Vultures act as natural “clean-up crews,” helping maintain healthy ecosystems. Protecting their habitats in the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge helps safeguard a wider, interconnected natural system. 🌿 #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌿 The #COP17Armenia Green Zone exhibition space is expanding, and Standard Booth registration has been extended to September 15.Showcase your organization, initiative or solutions to an international audience. 📅 Apply by Sept 15: cop17yerevangreenzone.com #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌿 Business for Nature: Join #COP17Armenia as a Partner. COP17 offers businesses partnership and sponsorship opportunities with global visibility, media exposure, official communications and a Green Zone presence. Join the action for nature. 🔗 lnkd.in/d9NKUSFt #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌿 #COP17Armenia is more than official negotiations. The Blue Zone brings together 196 Parties to advance the global biodiversity agenda, while the Green Zone opens participation to the public, youth, science, education, business and civil society. 📍 Yerevan | 📅 Oct 19–30 #BiodiversityAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌿 Armenia is part of the Caucasus Biodiversity Hotspot, one of only 36 worldwide. Despite its small size, Armenia plays an important role in conserving the biodiversity of the Caucasus and beyond. #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🇦🇲 Armenia continues preparations for #COP17Armenia. At a workshop of Armenia’s diplomatic service, discussions focused on its role as host and Presidency, key priorities and Conference preparations. The Presidency is guided by inclusivity, transparency, ambition and action.

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Armenia’s greatest wealth lies not only in its rich history and culture, but also in its remarkable biodiversity and the extraordinary natural environment we are privileged to call home. #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

❓ FAQs about the #COP17Armenia Green Zone Cultural Program. Find answers on eligibility, registration and how to take part. 📅 Application deadline: Sept 15, 2026 📩 Questions: culture@cop17yerevangreenzone.com #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌿 Why Exhibit at CBD COP17 Green Zone? Showcase your ideas and solutions on a global stage and be part of the international conversation. 🖇️ Apply to exhibit. lnkd.in/drACUCfh

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌍 Give your ideas a wider audience and open the door to new opportunities. 👥 #COP17Armenia brings together science, business, innovation and culture—creating space for new connections and collaboration. 🖇️ Apply now: lnkd.in/drACUCfh

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌱 Protecting biodiversity is made possible by people working every day behind the scenes. 🪽 Manuk Manukyan and his team rescue and rehabilitate injured and oil-contaminated white storks, returning them to the wild whenever possible. #COP17Armenia 🎬 youtu.be/UckJ8sxPdLM

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Հանուն բնության գործողները` Մանուկ Մանուկյան/ People taking action for nature` Manuk Manukyan

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌾 Armenia is home to 3 of the world’s 4 wild wheat species. Near Yerevan, Erebuni State Reserve was established to protect wild cereal species, helping conserve this important agricultural biodiversity. 🌿 Protecting biodiversity also means protecting the future of our food. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🦩 Flamingos in Armenia—unexpected? These striking visitors are another reminder of the diversity of Armenia’s wildlife and the surprises nature can hold. 🌿 Every encounter is a chance to discover, appreciate and protect biodiversity. #COP17Armenia

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Years ago, seeing a Persian leopard in this area was an extraordinary event. Today, its return is proof that nature can recover when given the chance. 🐆🌿 youtu.be/uAhGs8uGNzk

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Առաջավորասիական ընձառյուծ

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌱 Cultural contributor registration for the #COP17Armenia Green Zone is open. Creatives can apply with programs in music, performing arts, visual arts and traditional crafts linked to environmental protection and sustainability. 📌 Deadline: Sep 15 🔗 lnkd.in/drACUCfh

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌍 Different COPs, interconnected goals. From land restoration to biodiversity and climate action, these global agendas address challenges that are deeply connected. In 2026, the focus is clear: turning action into results. #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌱 Protecting nature takes knowledge and action. Today’s Taking Action for Nature hero is Karen Aghababyan. 🐦 For 25+ years, he has worked to conserve Armenia’s ecosystems and wildlife, advancing monitoring, biodiversity management and wildlife tourism. #COP17Armenia #BiodiversityAction #ForAction

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cop17arm.bsky.social @cop17arm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌱 Registration for sessions at the COP17 Yerevan Green Zone is now open! Share your experience and ideas through panel discussions, keynotes, presentations, and workshops. 📌 Application deadline: September 15 🖇️ Register now: lnkd.in/drACUCfh

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