“Recommendations for a National Action Plan to Advance the Establishment of the Emerald Network in Armenia (2024–2030)” aim to help the Armenian authorities in developing a viable six-year roadmap (2024–2030) and a provide comprehensive overview of measures to move forward with establishing the Emerald Network.
The National Action Plan briefly presents key challenges to advancing the Emerald Network in Armenia, such as an urgent need to revise the Emerald Network database and update the Emerald Barometer indicator values until they reach a hundred percent sufficiency index. There is also a need to revise some of the candidate Emerald sites, to assess new areas for better habitat and species protection in accordance with the requirements of Resolutions 4 and 6 of the Bern Convention, and to prepare management plans for Emerald site areas to address the conservation needs of target species and habitats. Finally, governance and legislative modifications are needed to advance the Emerald Network advancement in Armenia.
Based on the above challenges, a set of targets and specific activities to achieve these targets by 2030 (with an extended time horizon of 2035) are presented. These targets and activities are summarized in a Roadmap Schema, which contains all important details and evaluation components. Communication and awareness are also part of the NAP framework.
By implementing these recommendations, Armenia can enhance its conservation efforts and protect its valuable species and natural habitats.
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