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YEREVAN, October 10 – On October 11, traffic will be temporarily restricted on several streets and avenues in Yerevan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) announced that these restrictions are due to preparatory work for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which will be held in Armenia.
Temporary Traffic Restrictions on October 11
The traffic restrictions will be in effect on October 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this period, traffic will be either completely or partially restricted on a number of key streets and avenues in the capital. Drivers are advised to plan their routes in advance, use alternative roads if possible, observe traffic rules, and follow the instructions of the patrol service.
Affected Streets and Avenues:
- Tsitsernakaberd Highway
- Brazil Square
- Atenk Street
- Isakov Avenue
- Victory Bridge
- Mashtots Avenue
- Paronyan Street
- Proshyan Street
- Uruguay Square
- Argishti Street
- Grigor Lusavorich Street
- Beirut Street
- Italy Street
- Vazgen Sargsyan Street
- Republic Square
- Nalbandyan Street
- Tumanyan Street
- Abovyan Street
- Arami Street
COP17: A Major International Event in Yerevan
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) is scheduled to take place in Yerevan from October 19 to 30, 2026. This significant event will bring together representatives from governments, international organizations, the scientific community, civil society, and businesses to discuss global biodiversity issues.
Key Focus of the Conference:
The main theme of the conference will be the first global assessment of the implementation of the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,” adopted in 2022. This framework aims to achieve 23 targets by 2030, including the conservation of at least 30% of the planet’s land and water areas.
Pre-Conference Events:
Ahead of the main conference, a leaders’ summit is planned for October 16 in Yerevan, followed by the official ministerial segment on October 27-28.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges drivers to exercise caution and adhere to the temporary traffic regulations to ensure smooth flow and safety during the preparatory activities for this international event.
Source: https://newsarmenia.am/am/news/armenia/cop17-i-nakhapatrastakan-ashkhatanqneri-pattcharov-erevani-mi-sharq-poghotanerum-ev-poghotanerum-erteveke-ksahmanapakvi-ngn/
