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Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN)
T +995 32 75 19 03/04
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<http://www.cenn.org/> www.cenn.org
News Release:
1. The Economics of Armenia's Forest Industry/ EcoArmenia initiative
2. WWF - 15 Years of Forging Partnerships in the Caucasus
3. USAID South Caucasus Water Program, workshop in Armenia
1. The Economics of Armenia's Forest Industry/ EcoArmenia initiative
Dear Friends,
On June 27 of 2007 EcoArmenia alliance of four organizations -- WWF Armenia,
American University of Armenia's Environmental Conservation Research Center
(ECRC), Armenia Tree Project Charitable Foundation (ATP) and Armenian
Forests NGO -- undertook the release of an unprecedented Economic Study on
Armenia's Forest Industry. The study, prepared by the Economy and Values
Research Center (EV), unveils the system of profits from illegal logging in
Armenia
The release of the survey was possible due to great support from the British
Embassy in Armenia and OSCE office in Yerevan.
Attached, please, find the bilingual Executive Summary of the EV Study,
along with the Armenian and English language news-release from
press-conference hosted by the American University of Armenia.
Your comments and suggestions are highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Bella Avetisyan
Public Outreach Coordinator
Armenia Tree Project (ATP)
Charitable Foundation
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Address: Arshakunyats 57/5
Tel.: (374 10) 44 74 01, 44 74 02
Cell: (374 91) 20 81 69
FAX: (374 10) 44 77 26
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ArmeniaTree.org <http://www.armeniatree.org/>
2. WWF - 15 Years of Forging Partnerships in the Caucasus
June 28, 2007, Batumi, Georgia, -- The International Conference "Forging
partnerships for People and Nature" is being held on occasion of WWF 15
years anniversary in the Caucasus. The festive occasion coincides with the
inauguration of the newly established Mtirala National Park, which acts as a
preserve for unique Colchin West Lesser Caucasus forest types and an
eco-tourist attraction.
The International Conference is a forum to highlight the achievements of
past years and to provide the stage where future WWF plans and directions at
the regional level can be shared with a wider audience. Of special interest
will be the opportunity for various stakeholders to join together in
creating new and strengthening existing partnerships for result oriented
conservation partnerships among participating governments, international and
national NGOs, including a broad range of environmental experts and
institutional donors.
WWF first started its Caucasus activity in 1992 with a protected areas and
environmental education project in Georgia. Over the course of 10 years WWF
established Caucasus Programme Office, which was officially established
2002, and this base of operation gave WWF the opportunity to expand its
diverse and engaging activities throughout the entire eco-region.
WWF has implemented upwards of 40 successful projects and invested more the
15 million USD in various programmes in support Caucasus eco-region
biodiversity conservation since it has worked in the region.
More recently, 2004-2006, WWF coordinated the development of an Ecoregional
Conservation Plan (ECP), which was designed to address trans-national
aspects; the cross-border project involved more than 160 stakeholders from
government agencies, universities and many NGOs.
This concerted effort involved active stakeholder from all six-range
countries of the region. The German Government (through BMZ/KfW, as part of
the framework for the BMZ Caucasus Initiative), the US-based MacArthur
Foundation, the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF), the World Bank,
GEF, Conservation International (CI) supported this initiative.
The WWF supports an array of well-designed projects that envisage local
economic development that seek to involve a high level of participatory
engagement by local stakeholders and which are further reflective of local
needs and biodiversity conservation requirements. The planning,
implementation and follow-up come together in an efficient manner that
guarantees the wise and sustainable use of limited natural resources.
On-going technical assistance will be made available to staff of Mtirala
National Park for clearly marking trails, including certification of various
tourist paths, which is an integral part for promoting the overall services
of the National Park and which is so essential for effective public
relations and social marketing of public goods for a wider audience.
3. USAID South Caucasus Water Program, workshop in Armenia
>From June 26 to 27, a workshop on Cooperation among Water Resources
Management Authorities in the Northern Basin Area was conducted in Dzoraget,
one of the most picturesque corners of the Debed river basin within the
framework of the USAID South Caucasus Water Program. The list of
participants included heads of Central and Regional Divisions from the RA
Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Territorial
Administration, representatives from Lori, Tavush and Gegharkunik
marzpetarans. Head of the Aarhus Center in Vanadzor and a member of the
Debed River Basin Public Council also participated in the event. The
USAID/Armenia Activity Manager was present to welcome the workshop
participants.
Participants stressed the importance of improving inter-agency cooperation
for the water resources management on the basin level, discussed the present
issues and made a number of recommendations with this regard.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN)
T +995 32 75 19 03/04
F +995 32 75 19 05
<mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]
<http://www.cenn.org/> www.cenn.org
News Release:
1. The Economics of Armenia's Forest Industry/ EcoArmenia initiative
2. WWF - 15 Years of Forging Partnerships in the Caucasus
3. USAID South Caucasus Water Program, workshop in Armenia
1. The Economics of Armenia's Forest Industry/ EcoArmenia initiative
Dear Friends,
On June 27 of 2007 EcoArmenia alliance of four organizations -- WWF Armenia,
American University of Armenia's Environmental Conservation Research Center
(ECRC), Armenia Tree Project Charitable Foundation (ATP) and Armenian
Forests NGO -- undertook the release of an unprecedented Economic Study on
Armenia's Forest Industry. The study, prepared by the Economy and Values
Research Center (EV), unveils the system of profits from illegal logging in
Armenia
The release of the survey was possible due to great support from the British
Embassy in Armenia and OSCE office in Yerevan.
Attached, please, find the bilingual Executive Summary of the EV Study,
along with the Armenian and English language news-release from
press-conference hosted by the American University of Armenia.
Your comments and suggestions are highly appreciated.
Thank you.
Bella Avetisyan
Public Outreach Coordinator
Armenia Tree Project (ATP)
Charitable Foundation
---
Address: Arshakunyats 57/5
Tel.: (374 10) 44 74 01, 44 74 02
Cell: (374 91) 20 81 69
FAX: (374 10) 44 77 26
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ArmeniaTree.org <http://www.armeniatree.org/>
2. WWF - 15 Years of Forging Partnerships in the Caucasus
June 28, 2007, Batumi, Georgia, -- The International Conference "Forging
partnerships for People and Nature" is being held on occasion of WWF 15
years anniversary in the Caucasus. The festive occasion coincides with the
inauguration of the newly established Mtirala National Park, which acts as a
preserve for unique Colchin West Lesser Caucasus forest types and an
eco-tourist attraction.
The International Conference is a forum to highlight the achievements of
past years and to provide the stage where future WWF plans and directions at
the regional level can be shared with a wider audience. Of special interest
will be the opportunity for various stakeholders to join together in
creating new and strengthening existing partnerships for result oriented
conservation partnerships among participating governments, international and
national NGOs, including a broad range of environmental experts and
institutional donors.
WWF first started its Caucasus activity in 1992 with a protected areas and
environmental education project in Georgia. Over the course of 10 years WWF
established Caucasus Programme Office, which was officially established
2002, and this base of operation gave WWF the opportunity to expand its
diverse and engaging activities throughout the entire eco-region.
WWF has implemented upwards of 40 successful projects and invested more the
15 million USD in various programmes in support Caucasus eco-region
biodiversity conservation since it has worked in the region.
More recently, 2004-2006, WWF coordinated the development of an Ecoregional
Conservation Plan (ECP), which was designed to address trans-national
aspects; the cross-border project involved more than 160 stakeholders from
government agencies, universities and many NGOs.
This concerted effort involved active stakeholder from all six-range
countries of the region. The German Government (through BMZ/KfW, as part of
the framework for the BMZ Caucasus Initiative), the US-based MacArthur
Foundation, the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF), the World Bank,
GEF, Conservation International (CI) supported this initiative.
The WWF supports an array of well-designed projects that envisage local
economic development that seek to involve a high level of participatory
engagement by local stakeholders and which are further reflective of local
needs and biodiversity conservation requirements. The planning,
implementation and follow-up come together in an efficient manner that
guarantees the wise and sustainable use of limited natural resources.
On-going technical assistance will be made available to staff of Mtirala
National Park for clearly marking trails, including certification of various
tourist paths, which is an integral part for promoting the overall services
of the National Park and which is so essential for effective public
relations and social marketing of public goods for a wider audience.
3. USAID South Caucasus Water Program, workshop in Armenia
>From June 26 to 27, a workshop on Cooperation among Water Resources
Management Authorities in the Northern Basin Area was conducted in Dzoraget,
one of the most picturesque corners of the Debed river basin within the
framework of the USAID South Caucasus Water Program. The list of
participants included heads of Central and Regional Divisions from the RA
Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Territorial
Administration, representatives from Lori, Tavush and Gegharkunik
marzpetarans. Head of the Aarhus Center in Vanadzor and a member of the
Debed River Basin Public Council also participated in the event. The
USAID/Armenia Activity Manager was present to welcome the workshop
participants.
Participants stressed the importance of improving inter-agency cooperation
for the water resources management on the basin level, discussed the present
issues and made a number of recommendations with this regard.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress