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UNITED NATIONS, ARMENIAN GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREENING OF YEREVAN
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/04/16/united-nations-armenian-government-contribute-to-the-greening-of-yerevan/
16:03 16.04.2013
More than 420 trees were planted by the representatives of the UN
Office in Armenia, Government, international community and civil
society during a Tree Planting Day organized by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, the UN Office in Armenia, the Charitable Foundation ~SArmenia
Tree Project~T in the Avan administrative district of Yerevan.
The event was supported by the administration of the Avan district.
The tree planting was organized to celebrate the International Mother
Earth Day within the framework of the International Year of Water
Cooperation. The trees and all necessary planting equipment were
kindly provided by the ~SArmenia Tree Project~T.
Bradley Busetto, UN Resident Coordinator said: ~SEvery citizen has
a right to live in a safe and healthy environment and it is our
obligation to protect it. That is why protection and sustainable
use of natural resources is absolutely vital, and a focus of the UN
here in Armenia. I am happy to join this tradition, introduced by
our Armenian partners and plant trees, thus contributing personally
to the restoration of the green areas in this beautiful country,
thus protecting natural resources as well.~T
Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted that
Armenian Government pays special attention to the protection of
forests, greening of our cities and villages and preservation of other
natural resources through broader involvement of local communities.
Together we work to strengthen the management, conservation, and
sustainable development of forests for the benefit of current and
future generations. I call on each of my fellow citizens to plant at
least one tree every year, thus personally contributing to restoration
of parks and forests.
~SThere is no more important work than cooperating with the Armenian
government, its agencies, and the UN on projects dedicated to
improving Armenia~Rs environment,~T commented Thomas Garabedian,
Managing Director of the Armenia Tree Project. ~SThe planting of these
trees reinforces ATP~Rs commitment to the well being of Armenia~Rs
citizens and to the protection of the Armenian environment.~T
The UN will continue its cooperation with the Government and civil
society on projects aimed at sustainable development of Armenia,
protecting the environment and natural resources, thus contributing
to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
The event is organized within the framework of activities aimed
to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, since on April 5th,
the world marked 1,000 Days to the end of 2015 ~V the deadline for
achieving MDGs.
Armenia Tree Project (ATP), a non-profit program based in the USA
and Armenia, is implementing environmental projects in Armenia~Rs
impoverished and deforested zones. Since 1994, over 4,000,000 trees
have been planted and restored, and hundreds of jobs have been created
for Armenians in seasonal tree-regeneration programs. ATP works to
further Armenia~Rs economic and social development by mobilizing
resources to fund reforestation.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/04/16/united-nations-armenian-government-contribute-to-the-greening-of-yerevan/
16:03 16.04.2013
More than 420 trees were planted by the representatives of the UN
Office in Armenia, Government, international community and civil
society during a Tree Planting Day organized by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, the UN Office in Armenia, the Charitable Foundation ~SArmenia
Tree Project~T in the Avan administrative district of Yerevan.
The event was supported by the administration of the Avan district.
The tree planting was organized to celebrate the International Mother
Earth Day within the framework of the International Year of Water
Cooperation. The trees and all necessary planting equipment were
kindly provided by the ~SArmenia Tree Project~T.
Bradley Busetto, UN Resident Coordinator said: ~SEvery citizen has
a right to live in a safe and healthy environment and it is our
obligation to protect it. That is why protection and sustainable
use of natural resources is absolutely vital, and a focus of the UN
here in Armenia. I am happy to join this tradition, introduced by
our Armenian partners and plant trees, thus contributing personally
to the restoration of the green areas in this beautiful country,
thus protecting natural resources as well.~T
Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted that
Armenian Government pays special attention to the protection of
forests, greening of our cities and villages and preservation of other
natural resources through broader involvement of local communities.
Together we work to strengthen the management, conservation, and
sustainable development of forests for the benefit of current and
future generations. I call on each of my fellow citizens to plant at
least one tree every year, thus personally contributing to restoration
of parks and forests.
~SThere is no more important work than cooperating with the Armenian
government, its agencies, and the UN on projects dedicated to
improving Armenia~Rs environment,~T commented Thomas Garabedian,
Managing Director of the Armenia Tree Project. ~SThe planting of these
trees reinforces ATP~Rs commitment to the well being of Armenia~Rs
citizens and to the protection of the Armenian environment.~T
The UN will continue its cooperation with the Government and civil
society on projects aimed at sustainable development of Armenia,
protecting the environment and natural resources, thus contributing
to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
The event is organized within the framework of activities aimed
to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, since on April 5th,
the world marked 1,000 Days to the end of 2015 ~V the deadline for
achieving MDGs.
Armenia Tree Project (ATP), a non-profit program based in the USA
and Armenia, is implementing environmental projects in Armenia~Rs
impoverished and deforested zones. Since 1994, over 4,000,000 trees
have been planted and restored, and hundreds of jobs have been created
for Armenians in seasonal tree-regeneration programs. ATP works to
further Armenia~Rs economic and social development by mobilizing
resources to fund reforestation.