Within the framework of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), Deputy Minister of Labor and Welfare of the Republic of Armenia Roza Babayan delivered welcome remarks at the “Climate Change and Women” awards ceremony.

In her remarks, the Deputy Minister highlighted the importance of such platforms in recognizing women-led initiatives and valuing women’s professional potential.

Addressing the impacts of climate change, Roza Babayan spoke about their disproportionate effects on women and girls, persons with disabilities, socially vulnerable families and residents of rural communities.

In this context, she emphasized the importance of women’s economic empowerment, professional skills development, and participation in green economy sectors as prerequisites for gender equality, social well-being, and sustainable economic development. She also underscored the need to create an enabling environment that ensures equal opportunities for women.

The “Climate Change and Women” awards ceremony aimed to raise awareness of the contributions and leadership of women and girls in combating climate change and preserving biodiversity, while promoting their professional advancement.