 VivaCell-MTS, partners discuss environmental project May 16, 2014 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - VivaCell-MTS office hosted Friday, May 16, representatives of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) National Committee of the Netherlands and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, the key partners of VivaCell-MTS for environmental projects. The IUCN NL representatives briefed on the Union’s mission and objectives, as well as on the joint conservation project implemented by FPWC and VivaCell-MTS in Armenia - the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge project in Ararat province. The measurable increase of wildlife in CWR is a direct indicator of the project’s efficiency, mainly the increase of Bezoar goats, bearded vultures, golden eagles and the presence of the endangered Caucasian leopard in CWR. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a worldwide recognized organization providing the status of protected areas, threatened and endangered animal and plant species summarizing the scientific results gathered from all over the world in the IUCN Red List. The FPWC is one of the two members of IUCN in Armenia and the only project partner of IUCN NL in the Southern Caucasus. Completing the visit, the IUCN NL coordinator for projects for the purchase of Nature program Marc Hoogeslag awarded the General Manager of VivaCell-MTS Ralph Yirikian with a certificate of recognition for his vast contribution to nature conservation in Armenia.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
