A well-functioning system of environmental compliance assurance has a multitude of societal and economic benefits. It protects public health and the environment, and helps countries implement environmental policies at lower overall costs. It promotes the rule of law and good governance, as well as the expansion of citizen engagement. Finally, it can boost investor confidence and stimulate the creation of new jobs.
This report takes stock of the state of the environmental compliance assurance system in Armenia, including its legal and institutional framework, monitoring, enforcement and compliance promotion activities. Based on this assessment, it identifies gaps and provides recommendations for improvement.
The environmental compliance assurance system described in this report does not extend to mobile sources of pollution.