March 29, 2012 – Green Path youth forum series launched at American University of Armenia
AEN’s first youth forum was held at the American University of Armenia. Twenty three young students came together with environmental activist and head of Eco-Era NGO, Hrayr Savzyan, in order to discuss the illegal construction of boutiques and kiosks in a local public park. This event was organized in partnership with “Tapan” Eco-Club, and was the first in a series of forums called, Green Path. See Green Path’s Facebook page here.
May 3, 2011 - Panel Discussion on Transparency in the Armenian Environmental Context
WASHINGTON, D.C.–AEN and the Armenian Network of America co-sponsored a panel discussion about the role of transparency in the context of Armenian environmental issues. Speakers at the event included Sona Ayvazyan, Environmental Program Officer at Transparency International’s Yerevan office; Arsen Kharatyan, Armenian social activist and broadcaster for Voice of America; and Nick Martin, CEO and President at TechChange, a technology and social media organization. Event announcement, Photos.
November 12, 2008 – International Development Seminar: Institutional barriers to improvement in energy and public health in Armenia
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AEN were joined by the Armenian Network of America to present up to date information on energy and public health in Armenia. The presenters included Charles Dunlap, senior program manager of the US Civilian Research and Development Foundation, and Isabella Bablumian, consultant at the World Bank. Event Flyer, Press Release, Photos, Powerpoint on Public Health, Powerpoint on Energy.
June 19, 2008– Public Forum on Sustainable Development Strategies For Armenia’s Future
WATERTOWN, M.A.–Armenia Tree Project joined with AEN and a number of cosponsoring organizations to host a public forum titled “Sustainable Development Strategies for Armenia’s Future. According to studies by international forestry experts, Armenia is one of the vulnerable countries with a forest cover of less than 10 percent. As a result, Armenia faces challenges caused by erosion, landslides, water management, climate change, and desertification. A number of factors have contributed to this crisis, some of which are related to geopolitics, poverty, corruption, and poor land management practices. This event was cosponsored by Armenia Tree Project, Armenian Assembly, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian Environmental Network, Armenian National Committee, and Vem Media Arts. Full press release.
February 6, 2008 – Current Research in Public Health Issues in Armenia
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Armenian Environmental Network (AEN) hosted a policy discussion on “Current Challenges to Environment and Public Health in Armenia: A Policy Discussion” on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the World Bank in Washington. Full press release.
April 9, 2007 – Armenian Environmental Network Launches New Environmental Discussion Series
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The topic discussed was “Deforestation in Armenia and the Path to Recovery.” The panelists included Charles Dunlap, senior program manager of the US Civilian Research and Development Foundation, Frauke Jungbluth, senior rural development economist at the World Bank, Jeffrey Tufenkian, president of Armenian Forests NGO (AFNGO), and Jeff Masarjian, executive director of Armenia Tree Project (ATP).The Armenian Environmental Network (AEN) hosted its inaugural event in Washington on Monday, April 9 at the World Bank. Full press release.
March 30, 2007 – AEN participates in Environmental Panel at Armenians and the Left (AATL) Conference in Cambridge, M.A.