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Armenia to mark World Day to Combat Desertification
June 15, 2013 | 16:38
YEREVAN. - The World Day to Combat Desertification will be observed on
June 17, including in Armenia, and this year's theme is drought and
scarcity of water.
Projections indicate that in the year 2025, two-thirds of mankind will
face problems of water scarcity, Armenia's Nature Protection Ministry
press service informs.
This year's slogan is: `Don't let our future dry up!'
Being situated in an arid region, Armenia likewise is affected by
desertification, and it suffers a great damage from the scarcity of
water resources.
One of the key issues, in connection with the protection of the water
resources of Armenia and the effective use of these resources, is the
protection of Lake Sevan, which will be the main source of drinking
water in the future.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
June 15, 2013 | 16:38
YEREVAN. - The World Day to Combat Desertification will be observed on
June 17, including in Armenia, and this year's theme is drought and
scarcity of water.
Projections indicate that in the year 2025, two-thirds of mankind will
face problems of water scarcity, Armenia's Nature Protection Ministry
press service informs.
This year's slogan is: `Don't let our future dry up!'
Being situated in an arid region, Armenia likewise is affected by
desertification, and it suffers a great damage from the scarcity of
water resources.
One of the key issues, in connection with the protection of the water
resources of Armenia and the effective use of these resources, is the
protection of Lake Sevan, which will be the main source of drinking
water in the future.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress