Armenia interested in studying experience of Sweden and Scandinavian  countries in field of waste management, Armenian official sys

ArmInfo. The experience of Sweden and Scandinavian countries in waste management can be useful for Armenia in developing sustainable and effective systems. Deputy Minister of the Environment Ara Mkrtchyan stated this at a meeting with a delegation from Sweden.

According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of the  Environment, during the meeting, which was held as part of an  exchange of experience, the parties emphasized the importance of  developing and implementing rules of conduct and incentive mechanisms  aimed at fostering a culture of waste sorting among citizens. In this  context, they discussed a legislative initiative regarding the  regulation of plastic bag circulation, which received a positive  assessment in the Armenian parliament. Other measures aimed at  reducing plastic use were also discussed during the meeting.

The minister also presented to the delegation the work being carried  out in preparation for the Conference of the Parties to the UN  Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which will be held in  Armenia in 2026. According to the source, the meeting was an  important step toward studying international experience and deepening  cooperation between countries in the field of waste management.

As a reminder, on September 24, 2025, the National Assembly of  Armenia's Committee on Territorial Administration, Local  Self-Government, Agriculture, and Environmental Protection issued a  positive opinion on amendments to the Law "On Waste" and a package of  related laws submitted by the RA government. According to the  amendments, a license will be required for handling hazardous waste  in Armenia. Adoption of the bills will also prevent the use of  unauthorized landfills, and landfill managers will be more consistent  in their proper management.