Category Archives: Environment

New Platform to Boost Environmental, Humanitarian and Cultural Projects in Armenia

I came across this amazing project thanks to TEDx Yerevan. Loved the idea and wanted to share. More info below – check it out. Continue reading

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Activists Warn of Poaching in Khosrov Forest State Preserve

Armenia -- Environmental activist Mariam Sukhudian holds up the torn head of a bezoar goat, Khosrov reserve, 18Sep2012

Armenia — Environmental activist Mariam Sukhudian holds up the torn head of a bezoar goat, Khosrov reserve, 18Sep2012

Environmental activists Mariam Sukhudian and Yeghia Nersissian are blowing the whisle. They have visted the “Kaqavaberd” area of Khosrov Forest State Preserve and discovered remnants of endangered animals around what seems to be festive bonfires of a group of hunters. Continue reading

Yerevan’s Inhabitants Fight Summer Heat in Fountains

Fountains in central Yerevan serve as an escape from summer heat for the Armenian capital’s inhabitants. Kids swimming in this fountain have long become a common sight. I couldn’t resist the temptation of making a little video… Continue reading

Mashtots Saga Ends in A Controversial Win for Civil Activists

Armenia -- President Serge Sarkissian visits Mashtots park, Yerevan, 01May2012

Armenia -- President Serzh Sargsyan visits Mashtots park, Yerevan, 01May2012

In what seems to be a carefully choreographed performance ahead of this Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan ordered the removal of kiosks assembled in a park in central Yerevan. In doing so, Sargsyan ended the 80-day standoff between the municipality and environmental activists. Continue reading

Mashtots activists lost the battle, but are winning this war one screw at a time…

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Boutique construction at the expense of Mashtots park resumes amid protests

A week-long sit-in by Armenian environmental activists was dispersed today as police used force to make space for the construction of fashion boutiques in one of central Yerevan’s few remaining green areas. Continue reading

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Environmental Activists Visit Teghut

On January 15th more than a hundred environmental activists, artists and journalists visited Teghut forest, where a major mining project is underway.

Gyumri before the destructive earthquake of 1988

Armenian Viper

Hovhannes Hakobian, a brilliant filmmaker judging from this YouTube video, is seeking funding (according to @khurshud) to make a series of documentaries on Armenia’s nature. Continue reading

Trchkan Waterfall Safe for Now

Armenia -- Trchkan waterfall, October 2011

Environmental activists scored an important victory on Monday as the company, which is building a hydropower plant at the picturesque Trchkan waterfall in Northern  Armenia announced about its intention to stop construction operations. Continue reading