Yerevan Mayor orders action plan for reduction of air pollution

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 16, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has tasked city officials to develop a 4-year action plan to improve the Armenian capital’s air quality.

Speaking at a City Hall meeting on Monday, the mayor said city official have clear objectives when it comes to reduction of man-made air pollution.

“I suggest we develop a four-year action plan on the measures that City Hall must take to reduce air pollution. This plan must include the simplest methods, such as tree planting and forestation, with concrete indicators, as well as some restrictions, for example the use of ageing vehicles in Yerevan, the ones that leave behind two kilometers of smoke,” Avinyan said.

He said the action plan must involve comprehensive steps and take into account the City Hall’s powers and possibilities.

City officials are tasked to present the plan in two months.