Tag: climate change

December 1, 2021
Armenia, Climate Change and the Global Conversation

Armenia, Climate Change and the Global Conversation

A professional in environmental management focusing on solar energy and water, Hasmik Barseghyan was part of Armenia’s delegation to COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. She says that although Armenia has and continues to face many challenges, it is possible to benefit from the opportunities of Armenia’s geography as the “center of the world”, linking different regions together.

September 16, 2021
The Nuclear Option

The Nuclear Option

Armenia’s Nuclear Power Plant in Metsamor is vital for Armenia’s energy security; it also poses dangers that are often overlooked. While the focus has been its location, less public scrutiny has been paid to its ongoing environmental impact.

April 22, 2020
How to Build Inclusive Societies

How to Build Inclusive Societies

UNDP Resident Representative Dmitry Mariyasin speaks about the 2019 Human Development Report, labor market gaps in Armenia, the importance of data collection in designing policy, how technology is changing the way we live, climate change and much more.