Major threats to biodiversity in Armenia
The major threats to biodiversity in Armenia are tied to three broad socio-economic, political and institutional root causes. These include: mining, illegal logging, poaching and illegal wildlife trade, overgrazing and overfishing, infrastructure development (pipelines, road construction, etc), and pollution of rivers and wetlands.
These threats lead to habitat degradation, decline of species populations, and disruption of ecological processes - all contributing to an overall loss of biodiversity.
Furthermore, the natural environment cannot be disassociated from human activity - the most fragile ecosystems in Armenia are also the most fragile economic areas. Supporting rural livelihood is a critical component of what we do, as well as raising awareness around environmental issues.
WWF-Armenia strives to mitigate the impact of these threats in order to restore, preserve and reinforce the beautiful and natural heritage of all Armenians.
Furthermore, the natural environment cannot be disassociated from human activity - the most fragile ecosystems in Armenia are also the most fragile economic areas. Supporting rural livelihood is a critical component of what we do, as well as raising awareness around environmental issues.
WWF-Armenia strives to mitigate the impact of these threats in order to restore, preserve and reinforce the beautiful and natural heritage of all Armenians.
