Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategy of the Republic of Armenia (Until 2050).

By Intended nationally determined contributions 2015 (INDC), the Government has set a long-term target for GHG emissions reduction until 2050, declaring the intention to achieve ecosystem climate neutrality. In 2021 the implementation period by the revised 2021-2030 NDC was fixed 2030 and mitigation target to 40% below 1990 levels was set at the same time ensuring that the 2015 long-term target set by the INDC is maintained.
Reduction in GHG emissions in the energy sector is to be achieved by the introduction of new renewable and nuclear energy capacities. Another assumption was introduced into the model, according to which fugitive emissions would also be reduced based on the accepted targets for decrease of system losses and the expected reduction of the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix due to introduction of alternative energy sources.
Significant reductions in GHG emissions and CO2 sink enhancement require fundamental changes in production and consumption patterns, major transition from the unsustainable combustion of natural fuels to carbon-free technologies, large-scale application of green innovation in the energy, industry, transport, multi-apartment buildings, agriculture, forestry, land use and waste management sectors. Therefore, actions of different nature and levels will be implemented. The Government puts emphasis on measures aimed at maximizing the use of own energy resources (i.e. energy independence) and focuses on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency.