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The opening ceremony of “Gnishik Visitor Center” took place
The opening ceremony of the Gnishik Visitor Center took place, too, which is constructed by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), with the support of VivaCell-MTS, World Land Trust and FPWC Board Member Haig Balian. The Center will play an important role in the development of the community, eco-tourism activation, […]
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FPWC, “ArAves” NGO and “Mkhitar Sebastatsi” Educational Complex signed Memorandum of Understanding
On October 28, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and ArAves NGO. The signing of the trilateral memorandum envisages deepening the cooperation between the structures. As the Memorandum states, the Memorandum sides implement environmental, wildlife conservation and related issues […]
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So! Let’s summarize the results
On October 22-25, 2019 SunChild 9th International Environmental Film Festival took place in Yerevan organized by SunChild Nature and Cultural Protection NGO, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, with the support of European Union and World Vision Armenia. This Festival once again demonstrated that environmental issues in the world and in […]
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The eco-village is a developed village
On October 12-13, the members of Community Business Council (Vayots Dzor region) from Agarakadzor and Khndzorut villages visited the CBC members of Gegharkunik region, got acquainted with their activities, factual work implemented in their community, as well as developed tourism products. As an important component of the meeting, the CBC members visited also Kalavan community, […]
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The founder of the FPWC was granted a Silver Coin Commemorating the “Caucasian Leopard Year”
Today, during the official reception of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), Ruben Khachatryan, the founder of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), was granted a Silver Coin Commemorating the “Caucasian Leopard Year,” on which is an image depicting the Caucasian Leopard photographed by the trap cameras placed in […]
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The group of best veterinarians at Wildlife Rescue Center
Good news again, from Thomas the Bear! Recently, with the efforts of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and the International Animal Rescue (IAR), a team of international veterinarians has arrived in Armenia to perform a series of difficult surgeries, in an effort to make the animals more comfortable. When […]
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Caucasian leopard on the reverse side of “Year of the Caucasian Leopard” silver coin
The photo of the Caucasian leopard, captured by trap cameras of Caucasus Wildlife Refuge was chosen by the Ministry of Environment and Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia as the reverse side of “Year of the Caucasian Leopard” silver coin released by CB of RA. This photo was captured in January Y2019 in Vayots […]
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Connecting the birdwatching & bird conservation
As part of the touristic product development circle, in July 2019, FPWC has partnered with ArAVEs bird conservation NGO to start the development of its bird watching trail in Vayots Dzor region. As a result of cooperation, high number of bird species were identified by field experts in the route connecting Gnishik village to Khndzorut, […]
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SunChild 9th International Environmental Film Festival
Competition for the Best Journalistic Report on Current Environmental Issues and Wildlife Conservation The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) is announcing a competition for the Best Journalistic Report on Current Environmental Issues and Wildlife Conservation within the framework of SunChild 9th International Environmental Film Festival. The competition aims at fostering […]
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Beautiful summer Sunday in Agarakadzor during AgarakFest
On August 25th, in the remote village of Agarakadzor of Vayots Dzor region, a festival featuring rural life & traditions, the AgarakFest took place. Participants from Yerevan & other Armenian cities, tourists from Poland & Georgia, as well as guests from neighboring villagers got acquainted with peculiarities of village life in Agarakadzor, local traditions, agro-products […]
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