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The national Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan has been prepared by the Ministry
of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia. The BSAP represents the second component
of the UNDP/GEF/ARM/97/G31/A/1G/99 project "First National Report to CBD and
Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan". This document is the result of extensive
inputs from, and effective collaboration between, the project team and leading specialists
in the field of biodiversity, including state management agencies, NGOs and other
relevant institutions. The project administration wish to extend their thanks to all
who participated in the development of this document.
The project was financed by Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through the Armenian
office of UNDP. In addition, to financial support, UNDP has also provided assistance
in offering guidance, consultation, and both methodological and practical advice,
all of which was of great use to the project team. The project team greatly appreciates
this approach to the work. Within the UNDP Armenian Office, we would particularly
like to thank the Resident Representative Mrs. K. Cekalovic and Program Officer Ms.
Anahit Simonian for their continuous support, consultation and assistance during the
development of the project.
The BSAP was developed under the direction of a steering committee, chaired by the
Minister of Nature Protection, Mr. G. Vardanyan. Mr. S. Baloyan, Deputy Minister of
Nature Protection, and National Director of the BSAP project made an important contribution
throughout the project. Invaluable assistance was provided by the international consultants
to the project, and we would like to thank Mr. Nigel Coulson and Dr. Abigail Entwistle
of the NGO 'Fauna & Flora International'. As well as providing general guidance,
they facilitated the development of strategic components and activities for the BSAP,
and edited the final English version of the document.
The project was co-ordinated by Mr. S. Shashikyan, head of the Department of Bioresources
Conservation, in the Ministry of Nature Protection. This role was supported by professional
and organisational assistance from Mrs. T. Danielyan and Mrs. S. Mouradyan, staff
within the same department. Office support and logistics, along with English translation,
were provided by the project assistants, Mr. V. Tonoyan and A. Gevorgyan. Mr. T. Yeghyan
also had a significant role in the translation of the documents. Part of the BSAP
Country Study was prepared separately by Mr. A. Bayandouryan. We would like to thank
them for their work.
Mr. A. Nersisyan made an important contribution in the production of color photos
and maps, as well as editing and design. Publication of the document was conducted
by the publishing company 'HayEdit', and we would like to thank this company and its
Director, Mr. M. Karapetyan.
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The Project administration would lie to thank all organizations, specialists
and participants who together have made an invaluable contribution to the preparation
of the BSAP and have ensured its successful completion.
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National Coordinator,
"Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan,
First National Report to CBD" Project
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