The founder of the FPWC was granted a Silver Coin Commemorating the “Caucasian Leopard Year”

Posted on Tuesday October 15th, 2019

  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

Posted on Friday October 11th, 2019

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

Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

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

Posted on Monday October 7th, 2019

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

Posted on Monday September 16th, 2019

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

Posted on Monday September 2nd, 2019

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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The rescue of Dilijan National Park bear cub

Posted on Monday August 12th, 2019

“Im Rouben Khachatryan – founder of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets. We are working on Great bear rescue in Armenia. We rescued so far 30 bears with the support of International Animal Rescue, Brigitte Bardot foundation, Bears in mind․ We are going to rescue a bear cub, which was found […]

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Miracles of Vayots Dzor: Visit Vayots Dzor

Posted on Friday August 2nd, 2019

Only community-based, healthy and environment-friendly sound development can contribute to the sustainable development of the state. Vayots Dzor is full of big and small wonders that complement each other, making the region attractive not only to locals but also to foreign guests. The visit to the region promises to be unforgettable; Unique adventures spiced with […]

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“Love and care for nature”. our SunChildren summer adventures

Posted on Thursday August 1st, 2019

The love and care for nature begins since childhood and it’s being developed during adolescence. Guided by this idea, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), together with its partner organizations, pays particular attention to the sustainable development of the SunChild Eco-clubs. As in every year, in June of this year […]

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ICCA Consortium Regional Conference Summary / “The Nature Should Be Safeguarded For Future Generations”

Posted on Tuesday July 23rd, 2019

“The Most Important Thing is That The Community Itself Understands The Values Surrounding It.”   “Armenia has a beautiful nature, a fantastic landscape, a deep culture, and it’s natural that you have “Territories Of Life” here,” ICCA Consortium Global Coordinator Grazia Borrini said, during the regional conference of ICCA Consortium (Indigenous Communities or communities for […]

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