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Green Urbanism and Architecture Lecture to Young Architects and Planners

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Green Urbanism and Architecture Lecture to Young Architects and Planners

AUA Acopian Center director, Alen Amirkhanian, made a presentation on green urbanism to a group of young architects and planners as part of "Talking Places - Re-Imagining Public Space in Yerevan," a 2-day workshop organized by the Luys Foundation and...

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AUA Acopian Center for the Environment Reintroduces Brown Trout in Tavush Marz River

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AUA Acopian Center for the Environment Reintroduces Brown Trout in Tavush Marz River

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The Number and Trends of Breeding Carrion Crows in Yerevan

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The Number and Trends of Breeding Carrion Crows in Yerevan

Carrion crows (Corvus corone) are well known birds that live close to humans and have some specific role in urban ecosystems. The current study investigated the density of carrion crows and its population trends in Yerevan. In addition, the study examined...

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Alternative Solutions to Wastewater Management in the Wider Black Sea Region, July 2, 2014 Daylong Seminar at AUA

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Alternative Solutions to Wastewater Management in the Wider Black Sea Region, July 2, 2014 Daylong Seminar at AUA

The American University of Armenia (AUA)’s Acopian Center for the Environment (AUA ACE) hosted a Black Sea Regional workshop on alternative solutions to wastewater treatment, especially by use of natural treatment systems. The workshop was part of...

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GREEN ARCHITECTURE BOOK COVER COMPETITION

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GREEN ARCHITECTURE BOOK COVER COMPETITION

UNDP-GEF “Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings” project is publishing a textbook for architecture and urban-planning students on environmentally responsible and energy-efficient building design. Young architects and graphic designers are invited...

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International Training Program in Raptor Conservation at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s Acopian Center for Conservation Learning

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International Training Program in Raptor Conservation at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s Acopian Center for Conservation Learning

AUA Acopian Center for the Environment will be making recommendations for candidates to participate in the International Training Program at the Acopian Center for Conservation Learning at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, Pennsylvania.

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AUA Study: Mining in Armenia Creates Poverty, Income Inequality

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AUA Study: Mining in Armenia Creates Poverty, Income Inequality

Mining contributed to economic growth in Armenia between 2004-2010 while simultaneously creating income inequality and poverty. This is according to a recent study by the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment conducted in cooperation with the AUA College...

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International Conference to Tackle Mining’s Impact on Environment and Health in Armenia

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International Conference to Tackle Mining’s Impact on Environment and Health in Armenia

YEREVAN–Experts from around the world will meet in Yerevan, on April 22-23, for a two-day scientific symposium at the American University of Armenia (AUA) on the impact of mining and construction on health in Armenia and other transitional economies.

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