EcoLur On 10 December, Czech scientists presented in Yerevan the findings of the research they carried out in Akhtala, Alaverdi and Shnogh communities in Lori Region in the frames of ‘Industrial Pollution in Lori Region’ conference. Still in the summer, the Czech specialists took samples from community land areas, riverbed, residents’ hair, as well as eggs from households during their…
Press release from December 10, 2018 Toxic heavy metals were found near people’s houses in Northern Armenia. The local industry is to blame, Czech scientists say ALAVERDI/YEREVAN – The vicinity of mining and metallurgical enterprises in Lori Province, Armenia, is likely to be contaminated with dangerous chemicals, mainly copper, exceeding legal standards and hygienic norms. Local hotspots having direct impact…
AWHHE representative participated in the second meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP2), which took place from 19 to 23 November 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Conference was preceded on 17-18 November by preparatory meetings, including regional and NGO meetings. A series of regional meetings was held in preparation for COP2, including the…
The chemical chlorpyrifos has serious negative effects on our health — especially for children. Exposure to it, even in small doses, can impact children’s brain development and hormonal systems. Scientists have linked it to developmental delays in children, working memory loss, and increased risk of autism. So why is it all over our fruits and vegetables? Chlorpyrifos is still widely…
Свинец содержащая краска – один из хорошо известных источников воздействия свинца на здоровье детей. Начиная с 2009 года, проведено более 100 исследований краски, купленной в 58 странах. Результаты анализов показали высокое содержание свинца в красках, широко доступных на рынках развивающихся стран и стран с переходной экономикой. Международная сеть по ликвидации стойких органических загрязнителей (IPEN) провела большинство из этих исследований, проанализировав…
https://english.arnika.org/press-releases/toxic-loophole-2018-e-waste-chemicals-in-children-s-products Environmental health researchers released alarming evidence [1] today that toxic brominated flame retardants, hazardous chemicals from electronic waste that are known to disrupt thyroid function and cause neurological and attention deficits in children, are contaminating recycled plastics in consumer products across Europe. The report release coincides with a crucial vote in the European Parliament to establish and re-evaluate recycling exemptions for…
Представитель НПО Женщины Армении за здоровье и здоровую окружающую среду (AWHHE) приняла участие в трехдневном региональном семинаре организаций – членов Международной сети по ликвидации стойких органических загрязнителей (IPEN) региона Восточной Европы, Кавказа и Центральной Азии (ВЕКЦА). Семинар был проведен 26-28 августа 2018 года в Кыргызстане совместно IPEN, Центром “Эко-Согласие” и Независимой экологической экспертизой (Кыргызстан). Программа и материалы семинара размещены на…
(Press Release) Yerevan, 10 September 2018. Solar energy is the most important direction in the development of the economy. To date, it is considered to be a very attractive sector for business where investments in just a short time are paid back. Although Armenia has not even been considered a country of business development opportunities yet, however, experts estimate that…
The project lab entitled «Women Empowerment in Green Business Development» presented stories of women entrepreneurs from around the world – agents of change driving the green economy transition and creating jobs. It built on the experience of the SWITCH programmes in Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean and the 10-YFP Sustainable Lifestyles Education (SLE) Programme, in developing partnerships with the private…
In the 6th Central and Eastern Europe regional meeting of SAICM which was held 19 to 21 February 2018 in Lodz, Poland, AWHHE was part of the team of the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN). During the meeting, panel discussions were focused on countries’ experiences, including financial mechanisms, success stories, lessons learned, and exchanges of information on scientific, technological and…