May 22 - The International Day for Biological Diversity
In observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity
"Unfortunately due to human activity gradually are disappearing some species registered in the Red Book, such as Dwarf Lizard has been noticed only once in the region of Spitak during the last 50 years, ," said M. Arakelyan.
Referring to the diversity of snakes, the specialist noted that very often people even not being sure that the serpent is poisonous kill it, while serpents destroy rodents contributing to the preservation of the natural balance of ecosystems. A. Gasparyan, chairman of "Young Biologists Association" NGO presented the program "Armenia without waste", which main goal is to unite all the forces to clean the rubbish accumulated in the lap of the nature of Armenia and surrounding areas of historical and cultural monuments within a day.
"Because of the garbage accumulated in the forest lands a sur
face layer is originated, which prevents the growth of plants, as well as provides stimulus for disappearance of some species," said A.Gasparyan and added that the aim of the project will be cleaning the forest areas, not urban areas, which is the problem of urban authorities. The
The event was attended by students, teachers, journalists, members of the eco club of the
Silva Ayvazyan
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Proposal of Civil Society on Joint Study of Tukhmanuk Tailing Dumps put forward to the Minister of Nature Protection
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Read more50 Organizations of the Ecological Public Alliance Call for Banning Tukhmanuk Gold Mining
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Read moreTo reject the project on the Tukhmanuk gold third tailing construction: "Ecological Right" NGO
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Read moreCivil Society Dialogue on Toy Safety Issues
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Within the frameworks of the "Poison-free toys" program a working group has been set up by the "Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment" NGO, in which were included representatives...
Read moreEarth Day in Yerevan Aarhus Center
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At the beginning of the year employees of Yerevan Aarhus Centre and the "Junior Achievements of Armenia" organization had working meeting and reached an agreement of mutual cooperation. Highlighting the...
Read moreCivil Society Requires Information about the Obligations carried out by the Global Gold Corporation
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To: Gagik Khachatryan Chairman of RA State Revenue Committee Address: 375015 Yerevan, 3 M.Khorenatsi 26 March 2013 N…35 Request for Information Dear Mr. Khachatryan, According to Articles 27, 27.1, 33.2 of the RA constitution and Article...
Read moreThe Study of the American University of Armenia: "The Mining Industry in Armenia Leads to Poverty and Unequal Distribution of Income"
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Read moreThe Environmental Commission's Usual Proposal is about to restore the Hrazdan Gorge
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On April 8, the regular meeting of the Environmental Commission affiliated to the City Hall’s urban development council was held in Yerevan Municipality. During the previous sessions the Commission had...
Read moreResults of exploitation of natural resources by conditional permission
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On April 4, in frames of the project ‘’Community Security’’, implemented by the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, a round-table discussion was held on the problems of natural...
Read morePan-Armenian Environmental Front Requires Documents on the Activity of "Dino-Gold Mining Company" CJSC
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Read morePan-Armenian Environmental Front: Opinion on the “Martz River-1” SHPP’s Construction Project
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Read moreSpecification of the Aarhus Centers Forthcoming Activities
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Aiming to discuss and clarify the Aarhus Centers upcoming steps issuing from the OSCE initiative "Security C ommunity" on March 23 the ongoing working meeting of the Armenian Aarhus Centers...
Read moreStudent's Researches Conducted in the Industrial Enterprises Lead to Reflection
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The Aarhus Centers employees have participated in the final conference of the project “Support to Knowledge Enhancement of Production Safety in HEIs”. Let’s inform that the Aarhus Centre Coordinator has...
Read moreAnalysis of Pollution of water facilities of Yerevan city by toxic substances conducted by the Center on Ecological-Noospheric Studies
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Read moreSeminar for the YSUAC students
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Yet in the last year a memorandum of cooperation have been signed between Yerevan Aarhus Center and the Geological Museum of the of NAS RA aiming at conducting joint eco...
Read moreInformation Request to Yerevan mayor on the quality of the water facilities of the city of Yerevan
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Read moreThe OSCE "Security Community" Initiative as a Priority for the Armenian Aarhus Centers
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February 27: The “Security Community "OSCE` initiative was the key topic of discussion of the Armenian Aarhus Centers on their first meeting on 27 February, 2013 took...
Read moreLet's welcome spring along with migratory birds
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Read moreEnvironmentalists will also be included in the environmental monitoring group of control chamber
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On February 8, the President of the Chamber of Control met with the representatives of environmental NGOs and civic initiatives. I. Zakarian said that Khosrov state reserve is also included...
Read moreThe year of 2012 in the Aarhus Centers
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On December 14, the year-end working meeting of the Aarhus Centers of Armenia was held in Yerevan Aarhus Center. The purpose was discussion of the achievements and shortcomings in the...
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