This project will build capacity to fulfill its commitments to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and help to respond to the objectives of the Convention on a continuing basis. The elements of the project consist of the preparation of the first national communication of Armenia to the CoP in accordance with Article 12 of the UNFCCC; enhancement of general awareness and knowledge among the Government planners on climate change related issues, and subsequent incorporation of such issues into a general development plan; development of an institutional mechanisms/framework to strengthen the dialogue, information exchange and cooperation between Governmental, NGOs, academic, private and grassroots sectors; identification of projects related to climate change and mitigation of greenhouse gases.