Thematic Areas
IT and Environment
GIS, remote sensing, ML/AI, digital twins, etc are increasingly critical tools in environmental work. See our work and networks.
Water
Engaging in local and global networks for better water research and governance. Also focus on Lake Sevan
Waste to Value: Towards Circularity
Guided by the waste hierarchy and circular economy. Reduce footprint and recover energy, nutrient, and other values from waste.
Responsible Mining
Research and training on economically, socially, and environmentally responsible use of Armenia's mineral resources.
Environmental Governance
Embedding participatory and collaborative approaches to environmental governance is key for sustainability. Click for more.
Sustainable Energy
New energy generation, distribution, and use approaches to increase Armenia's energy-secure and environmental sustainability.
Disaster Resilience
Assess, train, and engage communities in addressing disaster readiness, recovery, and long-term resiliency. New tech adoption.
Biodiversity and Forests
Armenia falls on two biodiversity hotspots and borders a third one. From species to ecosystem diversity, click for details.
Sustainable Cities
Cities are an inseparable part of the sustainability challenges facing us globally and in Armenia. Click for more.
Environmental Education
Developing and disseminating innovative environmental education approaches and materials for children, youth, and adults.
Ecotourism
Facilitating exchange of ideas and experiences for sustainable and eco tourism. Research on hospitality industry sustainability.
Public Events
No environment-related events available.
Acopian Center Collaborations
2020/2021 HIGHLIGHTS
30
Global and local partners engaged
23
Community outreach events organized with over 2000 people involved
20
New project proposals submitted, which ACE/CRM either directly prepared or participated in preparing
15
Volunteers, interns or work-study students engaged in activities of the Centers
17
Graduate and undergraduate courses taught at AUA with 601 students enrolled
22
Research and community outreach projects managed