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A meeting was held at the Water Committee (WC) with Kim Andersson, representative of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).

October 27, 2026

During the meeting, Kim Andersson presented the capabilities of the WEAP (Water Evaluation and Planning) system model, focusing particularly on water balance assessment, forecasting climate change impacts, and analyzing water demand and availability.

Chairman of the Water Committee Aramazd Ghalamkaryan highlighted the importance of comprehensive planning for water infrastructure, effective management of irrigation systems and agricultural lands, as well as the sustainable use of water resources.

Particular attention was devoted to professional capacity building, deepening knowledge on the application of modern tools, and studying leading international best practices, including opportunities to exchange Sweden’s expertise in efficient water resource utilization.

The possibility of organizing an expanded meeting with the participation of international financial partners was also discussed.

At that upcoming meeting, the practical application of approaches presented by SEI as a conceptual proposal will be discussed in greater detail within the design framework of one of the planned reservoirs in Armenia.