On June 29, within the framework of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan participated and delivered remarks at the high-level round table discussion entitled “Crimes That Affect the Environment: Threats to a Sustainable Future”.

In his remarks, Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan touched upon the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, to be held in Armenia later this year, emphasizing its pivotal role in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the first Global Review, as well as in strengthening the nexus between biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and the rule of law.

The Deputy Foreign Minister underscored countering environmental crimes as a pivotal component in achieving global biodiversity targets. Robert Abisoghomonyan reaffirmed the commitment of Armenia to fostering inclusive and results-oriented discussions aimed at enhancing international cooperation and reinforcing the role of criminal justice institutions in safeguarding biodiversity.

The Deputy Foreign Minister also outlined the initiatives envisioned under the auspices of and in the lead-up to COP17, initiated by the Presidency of Armenia alongside international partners and aimed at advancing closer synergy between the environmental and criminal justice communities.

In conclusion, Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan highlighted that the theme chosen by Armenia “Taking Action for Nature” is not merely a slogan, but a call to action that demands political will, effective implementation and collective responsibility to translate our shared commitments into tangible steps.