The Republic of Armenia has adopted its first comprehensive Law on Climate

February 18, 2026

Photograph of lush valley with winding dirt path, sparse trees, and distant mountains. — Green Armenia.

UNDP in Armenia

The Republic of Armenia has adopted its first comprehensive Law on Climate, marking a major step toward strengthening national climate governance. The National Assembly passed the Law on 20 January 2026, and it was signed by the President of the Republic on 12 February 2026.

The new law establishes the legal framework for climate change mitigation and adaptation, in line with Armenia’s commitments under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. It introduces key policy instruments, including Nationally Determined Contributions, a long-term low-emission development strategy, and a National Adaptation Plan, as well as regulatory tools such as carbon pricing mechanisms and greenhouse gas reporting.

The law also creates institutional arrangements for coordinated climate action, establishes a national measurement, reporting, and verification system, and integrates climate finance into the public financial management system.

The preparation of the Climate Law was supported by UNDP as part of its assistance to the Government of Armenia in strengthening climate policy, transparency, and sustainable development.