Regional environmental center for Caucasus Armenia National Office has launched its new project for the city of Vanadzor, in Lori region, Armenia, targeting identification of the most important environmental challenges reflecting on citizens’ life which will need to be addressed through elaboration of Local environmental action plan for the city of Vanadzor, Lori Region, Armenia.

Project is supported by US embassy in Armenia, as well as  implemented jointly with local municipality and in collaboration with City Council which was formed as a result of project launching.
One of the most important criteria for future success – improved public participation in environmental decision-making, which will be achieved through establishment of local city council consisting of national/local institutions, experts, research, foundations, civil society /NGOs, active citizens, environmentalists, city planners, etc. The first city conference was followed by the LEAP methodology training where the initial challenges for the city of  Vanadzor has been identified and discussed with local city council members.