The EU4Environment

The RECP National Conference aims to showcase the achievements and lessons learned from Armenia's RECP initiatives, demonstrating the significant strides made in integrating sustainable practices across various industries. The goal of the conference is to present the results of the RECP activities and outline innovative solutions recommended and implemented within EU4 Environment Action in Armenia. Real-world business cases from Armenia will be showcased, demonstrating how RECP principles were actively enhancing sustainability and fostering innovation in industries such as food/agriculture, construction materials, chemical production (including metal and plastic production), energy and water solutions, and technical approaches tested within pilot projects.

With support from the European Union and other international partners, Armenia is transforming its industries by adopting more sustainable, circular economy practices. Since 2013, around one hundred frontrunners, particularly Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), took the path of circular economy. Their performance shows that such business solutions are beneficial in many ways: by improving energy and material use, reducing waste, and ultimately by supporting the environment, economy, and society.

As part of the activities on Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) under the EU4Environment Action funded by the European Union, UNIDO is organizing a national conference on promoting resource efficiency among enterprises in Armenia. The event will take place on 8 May 2024. Ani Grand Hotel Panoramic Hall

The goal of the awareness meeting on "RECP Innovative approaches towards sustainable industrial development in Armenia" conducted on March 19, 2024, was to present the results of the RECP activities and outline innovative solutions recommended and implemented within EU4 Environment Action in Armenia

On 27th March 2024, the RECP alumni meeting featured the foundation of the Armenian RECP Professional Network in Armenia and the RECP Innovation Center. The network was founded in 2015 and has been enriched by new experts in 2020.

On March 19, 2924, EU4Environment Action, within the RECP project is organizing an awareness meeting on RECP Innovative approaches towards sustainable industrial development in Armenia, which will present the results of the RECP activities and outline innovative solutions recommended and implemented within EU4 Environment Action in Armenia.

On December 21, 2023, 2nd Stakeholder’s Group meeting was held in Opera Suit Hotel in Yerevan. The RECP Stakeholders Group meeting aims to present the current results of the RECP activities taking place under the EU-funded EU4 Environment Action in Armenia and to discuss their application and results in selected industries. The event also aimed to share the industries’ experiences and discuss the recommendations on the possibility of further supporting RECP and Circular Economy promotion in Armenia among manufacturing enterprises, in their supply chains, and other related businesses with the support of the related stakeholder organizations of the RECP Stakeholders Group.

This year’s EU4Environment national conference on “Ten years of promoting circular economy in Ukraine” commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre in Ukraine. The conference will take place on 19 December 2023 in a hybrid format. The conference is open to all stakeholders interested in and working on issues related to the greening industry, Circular Economy, Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP), waste management, and environmental protection.

On November 24, 2023, the Asparez Press Club Hall in Gyumri hosted the 6th and final meeting of the Green Club, dedicated to unveiling "Module 6: Action Plan". The gathering boasted a diverse attendance of 19 participants, comprising representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region, local government officials from the Armavir community, members of the NGO sector, and the project staff from REC Caucasus, serving as the National Implementing Partner. Given the overarching goals of the RECP project, which center around optimizing the efficient use of raw materials, energy, and water, judiciously selecting their sources, and addressing waste reduction and neutralization, along with the reduction and recycling of wastewater, and the control of emissions to the air basin, there is a growing relevance for business leaders to engage in action planning. Such planning aims not only to enhance the current situation but also to facilitate the implementation of viable changes in alignment with these critical environmental objectives.

On November 22, 2023, the Armavir Development Center hosted the 6th and final meeting of the Green Club, dedicated to unveiling "Module 6: Action Plan". The gathering boasted a diverse attendance of 20 participants, comprising representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the region, local government officials from the Armavir community, members of the NGO sector, and the project staff from REC Caucasus, serving as the National Implementing Partner. Given the overarching goals of the RECP project, which center around optimizing the efficient use of raw materials, energy, and water, judiciously selecting their sources, and addressing waste reduction and neutralization, along with the reduction and recycling of wastewater, and the control of emissions to the air basin, there is a growing relevance for business leaders to engage in action planning. Such planning aims not only to enhance the current situation but also to facilitate the implementation of viable changes in alignment with these critical environmental objectives.

On November 23, 2023, a Green Club's 5th meeting was held in the Asparez press club. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members “Module 5: Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes”. The event was attended by 19 participants, including representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the region, the local government of the Gyumri community, the NGO sector, and the project staff of REC Caucasus, who serves as the National Implementing Partner. Given that the Resource Efficiency and Clean Production (RECP) program is designed to enhance the environmental performance and resource efficiency of SMEs, thereby fostering sustainable industrial development, employment, and income levels, addressing the environmental and health issues associated with the use of chemicals and the disposal of hazardous waste becomes highly pertinent.

On November 21, 2023, a Green Club's 5th meeting was held in the Armavir Development Center. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members the “Module 5: Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes”. The event was attended by 20 participants, including representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the region, the local government of the Armavir community, the NGO sector, and the project staff of REC Caucasus, who serves as the National Implementing Partner. Given that the Resource Efficiency and Clean Production (RECP) program is designed to enhance the environmental performance and resource efficiency of SMEs, thereby fostering sustainable industrial development, employment, and income levels, addressing the environmental and health issues associated with the use of chemicals and the disposal of hazardous waste becomes highly pertinent.

On October 27, 2023, a Green Clubs 4th meeting was held in the Asparez press club. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members the “Module 4: Raw materials/Weste”. The fourth Green Clubs meeting centred around Module 4, which delves into saving raw materials and reducing waste aspects. This module offers a comprehensive exploration of the use of raw materials and waste management, utilization, recycling, and how to mitigate their adverse environmental consequences. The meeting yielded valuable insights into methods for minimizing these impacts and effectively tackling the ensuing environmental challenges.

On October 20, 2023, a Green Club's 4th meeting was held in the Armavir Development Center. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members the “Module 4: Raw materials/Weste”.

On October 26, 2023, a Green Club's 3rd meeting was held in Asparez Press Club Hall in Gyumri, Armenia. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members the “Module 3: Water/Wastewater”.

On October 19, 2023, a Green Club's 3rd meeting was held in the Armavir Development Center. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members the “Module 3: Water/Wastewater”.

In 2023, on September 8th, the second meeting of the component focused on establishing Green Clubs, as part of the EU-funded Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) program, took place at the Armavir Development Center NGO's office. The primary objective of this meeting was to introduce "Module 2: Energy" to the club members.

On August 10, 2023, a Green Clubs 2nd meeting was held in the Asparez press club Hall in Gyumri. The purpose of this meeting was to present to the Club members the “Module 2: Energy”.

The Green Clubs of the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) project have been established and are currently active in four regions of the Republic of Armenia: Ararat (Ararat city), Tavush (Dilijan city), Lori (Vanadzor city), and Kotayk (Hrazdan city). To ensure the continued success of the project and to promote the RECP methodology and its principles throughout Armenia, a new phase of EU4Environment activities has been initiated. This phase involves the establishment of Green Clubs in the city of Armavir, located in the Armavir region. The primary goal of these Green Clubs is to support the conservation of natural capital, enhance human well-being, and foster economic development within the regions.

The launching event aims to commence the RECP Green Clubs in Armenia, starting with the one in the Armavir, Armavir region. The RECP Green Clubs are an effective tool developed to support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in adopting Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) measures, supported by the EU-funded regional programme, EU4Environment Action.