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In the frames of the Project, a seminar-discussion on "Integrating Energy Efficient Design Approaches in the Practice and Education of Architecture" was organized. It was held in Conference Hall of Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construciton on May 2, 2012.

UN Development Programme organized a seminar on "Laboratory testing of construction insulation materials and products, light-penetrating pre-fabricates and building envelopes" that took place in "Paryur Sevak" hall of "Hrazdan" hotel on April 18 and 19, 2012.

The Project Expert, PhD in Technical Sciences, Mr. Robert Kharazyan presented his tutorial on "Renewable Energy: Sources and Technologies" for faculty and students of Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction (in Armenian).

The progress made by the UNDP-GEF “Adaptation to climate change impacts in mountain forest ecosystems of Armenia” Project in the reporting period 2010-2011 was highlighted in the Annual Performance Report of UNDP supported GEF financed projects for the same period.

Sharing knowledge and experiences effectively and in a timely manner with stakeholders, practitioners and the wider audience is a key to successful and sustainable project implementation. Social media – e.g. Facebook and Twitter – and other web-based platforms open ways for new, innovative communication. Rethinking project reporting and opening up for truly real-time, two-way communication,

The 8th issue of quarterly E-Newsletter “UNDP Armenia on Record” produced by the UNDP Country Office in Armenia  released. The article on “Strengthening of Forest Fire Management Capacities in Syunik” published under the “Green” Updates” heading presents the extent the forests of

The issues related to eco-tourism under changing climate conditions, as well as the reduction of tourism impact on forest ecosystems of Armenia vulnerable to climate change were considered in the scope of the seminar on “Sustainable Tourism in Forest Areas under Climate Change Conditions”, March 2nd, 2012, Yerevan. The seminar was organized under the “Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts in Mountain Forest Ecosystems of Armenia” UNDP/GEF Project aimed inter alia at raising awareness of tourism sector representatives on climate change impacts as well as sustainable eco-tourism development in Armenia.

On February 8, 2012 a press conference was held at RA Ministry of Urban Development.  Minister of Urban Development Mr. Vardan Vardanyan presented activities implemented in the field of urban development during 2011, as well as addressed priority issues for 2012.

On February 09, 2012 Mr. Aram Gabrielyan, Focal Point of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change , gave an interview to “The Armenian Times” daily newspaper. The article is entitled as “Temperature in Armenia grew by 0.85⁰C”.