Function Areas

IT and Environment

GIS, remote sensing, ML/AI, digital twins, etc are increasingly critical tools in environmental work. See our work and networks.

IT and Environment
Water

Engaging in local and global networks for better water research and governance. Also focus on Lake Sevan

Water
Waste to Value: Towards Circularity

Guided by the waste hierarchy and circular economy. Reduce footprint and recover energy, nutrient, and other values from waste.

Waste to Value: Towards Circularity
Responsible Mining

Research and training on economically, socially, and environmentally responsible use of Armenia's mineral resources.

Responsible Mining
Environmental Governance

Embedding participatory and collaborative approaches to environmental governance is key for sustainability. Click for more.

Environmental Governance
Sustainable Energy

New energy generation, distribution, and use approaches to increase Armenia's energy-secure and environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Energy
Disaster Resilience

Assess, train, and engage communities in addressing disaster readiness, recovery, and long-term resiliency. New tech adoption.

Disaster Resilience
Biodiversity and Forests

Armenia falls on two biodiversity hotspots and borders a third one. From species to ecosystem diversity, click for details.

Biodiversity and Forests
Sustainable Cities

Cities are an inseparable part of the sustainability challenges facing us globally and in Armenia. Click for more.

Sustainable Cities
Environmental Education

Developing and disseminating innovative environmental education approaches and materials for children, youth, and adults.

Environmental Education
Ecotourism

Facilitating exchange of ideas and experiences for sustainable and eco tourism. Research on hospitality industry sustainability.

Ecotourism

Acopian Center Collaborations

2020/2021 HIGHLIGHTS