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Environmental Proposals of 'Yelq' Bloc
March 15, 2017 at 11:08 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy
To implement comprehensive garbage cleaning of the environment with “Food for Work” formula and involvement of volunteers and grant funds by cleaning riverbeds, forest and
In Energetic Metsamor Lessons in Winter Are Carried out With Coats and  Gloves
March 14, 2017 at 16:51 | Nuclear Energy | Armavir
As a closest residential area to the nuclear power plant, Metsamor residents used to have privileges in paying electricity fees, but now they don't have any. Because of heavy social conditions and high electricity fees, 80% of Metsamor residents burn wood
Environmental Promises by RPA
March 14, 2017 at 16:10 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy
In case of victory in the parliamentary elections on 2017 the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) will establish one single system of permits and licenses issued in the nature protection sector. The aim is to alleviate the burden
How Women in Gegharkounik Region Asserted Their Rights
March 14, 2017 at 15:29 | Small HPPs, Energy | Gegharkunik
Women may become the most active part of the society in asserting their green rights. Anahit Gevorgyan, Chairperson of 'Public Council of Martuni Women', and Liana Asoyan, Chairperson of 'Blejan' Environmental NGO, shared her experience
Armenia Became EITI Candidate Country
March 13, 2017 at 15:10 | Officials
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Board approved Armenia’s EITI candidature application at the EITI board meeting held
Prime Minister Assigned to Regulate SHPP Sector
March 09, 2017 at 15:11 | Officials
On 9 March at the meeting of the government Armenian PM Karen Karapetyan made a number of assignments on the regulation of SHPP sector. 'The Republic of Armenia attaching much value to conservatio of environment and increase in investments into renewable energy sector, takes steps to encourage SHPP operation
Social Opportunities and Energetic Policy: View from Armenia
March 09, 2017 at 13:33 | Small HPPs, Energy
In regard with the Armenian nuclear power plant station, attention was paid to the social water conflict. One of the main social problems for the population in the impact zone of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant is the lack of water. For the complete and normal functioning