Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-Summary§20 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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Agriculture continues to play an important role in supporting economic growth, accounting for a large portion of employment and rural incomes, and as a source for the expansion of exports. However, climate, topography, and the small size of many farms create significant challenges. (...) . Agriculture policy is set out in several documents including the Armenia Development Strategy 2014-2025 and the Rural and Agricultural Sustainable Development Strategy 2010-2020 which emphasise the importance and potential of agriculture.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-Summary§22 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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(…) Energy from biofuels and waste has increased considerably, from minimal levels in 2012 to nearly 5% of total primary energy supply in 2016. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-I§22 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The authorities are focused on improving the electricity distribution system, thereby improving supply reliability and increasing the affordability of energy provision by reducing costs. Specifically, they have strengthened the electricity sector by encouraging private sector participation and modernizing the nuclear power plant, and are exploring options for building new renewable and thermal power plants.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-I§23 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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According to the authorities, the implementation of the four main pillars of the Energy Sector Development Strategy continues. These pillars are: the development of nuclear energy; the realization of an economically viable renewable energy potential; the diversification by types and source of primary energy supplies; and regional integration. The objectives are: the improvement of energy efficiency and energy savings in all sectors of the economy; the safe operation of the nuclear power plant; and the construction of new nuclear capacities (Section 4.2.2).
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Energy
Renewable
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§4 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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According to the FAO, the gross value of agricultural products in 2016 was AMD 1,054 billion, of which about 30% was from livestock and livestock products. There are about 317,346 farms, practically all of which are owned by smallholders, with an average farm size of 1.8 hectares. (...) The sector is highly climate sensitive, with potential adverse changes in temperature, precipitation, and frequency of extreme events such as droughts, heat waves and floods. Furthermore, most of the land is at an altitude of over 1,000 metres, and over two thirds is on a slope of 6 degrees, which exacerbate climate and infrastructure problems.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§12 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry |
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In addition, the Armenia Development Strategy (ADS) for 2014-2025 also recognizes agriculture as a priority sector (…). Several strategies are included in the ADS to make agriculture, forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§25 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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Armenia has a fast-growing food processing sector, with export potential based on ecologically friendly green agro-products.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§54 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Apart from electricity produced from hydro sources and other forms of renewable energy, Armenia depends on imports for all its primary energy needs. After natural gas, nuclear power from the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), using fuel imported from the Russian Federation, is the second largest source of energy, and provides nearly one third of total electricity.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§58 |
Armenia |
2018 |
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General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources is responsible for energy policy. The legal and regulatory framework has been relatively stable since 2010, and the principal laws remain: the Law on Energy of 2001; the Law on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy of 2004; and the Law on Safe Utilization of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes of 1999. However, several amendments have been adopted over the past eight years, including those relating to renewable energy and energy efficiency (such as an amendment to the Law on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy to encourage the use of solar power). (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§60 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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The energy section of the ADS for 2014-25 states that the main policy directions are:
• Maximum use of domestic energy sources, specially renewable sources of energy;
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• Replacement of run-down power plants with those employing new technologies;
• Diversification of energy supplies and regional integration;
• Promotion of energy efficiency in all sectors using energy resources; and
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