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Water is a vital resource in life that we use for drinking, hygiene, food production, cooking, energy generation, industry, transport, and recreation. Armenia is a relatively freshwater-rich country, yet many of its regions suffer from water shortages and insecurity due to resource mismanagement and infrastructure. Climate change and future forecasts estimate further water shortages in the region, thus this function area needs to be urgently addressed. The AUA Acopian Center for the Environment is involved in research and policy projects to develop up-to-date hydrobiological monitoring tools, ensure sustainable water usage in Armenia, improve water quality by developing innovative water treatment processes and improving current legislations. The center is also involved in the national water governance discourse and collaborates with multiple national and global instutions to ensure water security in the region.
Additionally, the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment is involved in several large regional projects to develop state of the art tools water monitoring platforms, including digital-twinning of the oceans. Please check the projects section for more details.