Behind the scenes at COP17: where thousands of delegates are staying in Armenia

JAMnews23 October 2026, 12:35 UTCArmenia

Around 15,000 international visitors have arrived in Armenia. JAMnews found that they are staying not only in Yerevan, where the conference is taking place, but also in nearby towns and villages.

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