AEN works to connect people on the ground in Armenia with others who support activities that bring about positive change. Below are some of our areas of interest–click on each title to learn more about the issues.
Lake Sevan is a natural treasure, in every sense of the word. It is the largest alpine high mountain freshwater lake in the Caucasus region and provides Armenia with abundant water for irrigation, recreation and hydroelectric power. In addition, it nurtures vital habitat for birds and mammals as well as amphibians and fish, including the endemic ishkhan trout. It is also in danger of being permanently and irreparably damaged.
The destruction of Armenia’s forests is not only due to domestic energy demand but also corrupt government practices that allow illegal logging at a rate so dangerous that the World Bank has predicted that, if left unchecked, there will be no forests left in Armenia by 2020.
