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AUA and the Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction Team Up to Improve Environmental Education in Building Design and Construction Disciplines in Armenia

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AUA and the Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction Team Up to Improve Environmental Education in Building Design and Construction Disciplines in Armenia

YEREVAN – In its continuing efforts to build close relations with Armenia's public universities and institutions, the American University of Armenia (AUA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction...
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khuchOct 28No Comments

AUA Acopian Center for the Environment Conducting Baseline Study of Conflict between Villagers and Wildlife

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AUA Acopian Center for the Environment Conducting Baseline Study of Conflict between Villagers and Wildlife

YEREVAN - The American University of Armenia (AUA) Acopian Center for the Environment (AUA ACE), in cooperation with the UK-based Fauna and Flora International (FFI), has launched a baseline study to better understand human-wildlife conflicts and approaches...
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khuchOct 03No Comments

AUA Acopian Center for the Environment Continues to Support White Storks with the Help of Villagers and the Yerevan Zoo

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AUA Acopian Center for the Environment Continues to Support White Storks with the Help of Villagers and the Yerevan Zoo

More than a year after the completion ofits White Storks Project, the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment (AUA ACE) continues to engage in conservation of the stork population, thanks to the interest and support of villagers in the Ararat Plain, as...
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khuchAug 18No Comments

Green Design Workshop Engages Youth in Design of New Ayb Campus

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Green Design Workshop Engages Youth in Design of New Ayb Campus

On April 27, the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) Acopian Center for the Environment (ACE) joined with Storaket Architectural Studio and Ayb Educational Foundation in organizing a workshop focused on developing a green concept plan for expanding...
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khuchMay 07 No Comments

AUA Leads International Experts on Trip to Mining Towns of Aghtala and Alaverdi

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AUA Leads International Experts on Trip to Mining Towns of Aghtala and Alaverdi

On April 25, the American University of Armenia led a group of international experts on a scientific trip to examine local conditions and environmental concerns in two heavily polluted mining communities in northern Armenia.
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khuchMay 06 No Comments

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

The American University of Armenia is organizing an international scientific symposium on April 22-23 focused on exploring the occupational and environmental health issues around mining and construction in transition economies such as Armenia.
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khuchApr 19Comments Disabled

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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khuchApr 15 , No Comments