Event: ADB at CBD COP17 The Republic of Armenia’s Experience in Spatial Data Infrastructure Development, Legislative Frameworks, and Spatial Data Applications 23 October 2026 Organized by the Cadastre Committee of the Republic of Armenia with support from ADB, this session will present Armenia’s experience in developing its National Spatial Data Infrastructure and national geoportal. A panel of Armenian and international experts will then explore how interoperable spatial data can support biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and informed public decision-making. Venue: Armenia Pavilion, Blue Zone ADB participation: Vardan Karapetyan, Principal Climate Change Officer (moderator); Paolo Manunta, Senior Digital Technology Specialist (panelist) Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Climate Change Environment