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People Taking Action for Nature: The Journey to COP17
Featured as a climate action hero ahead of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), this short documentary film chronicles Narek Ohanyan’s decade-long journey from local environmental advocacy in Ararat to global climate diplomacy. The feature highlights the tangible intersection of scientific research, youth mobilization, and systemic ecosystem resilience.
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Tier 01
Global Diplomacy & Executive Leadership
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UNICEF
From Climapolis to COP: Young People in Armenia Lead Climate Action
A comprehensive narrative tracking the journey from founding an educational gamification startup to negotiating on the global stage at COP27. The story underscores the power of democratizing climate intelligence and translating localized ecosystem defense into international diplomacy.
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Ecolur
From Vedi to Sharm El Sheikh: COP27 Armenian Youth Delegates Speaking
A deep dive into the geopolitical advocacy conducted at the UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt. The report details the high-level representation of the Europe and Central Asia region, focusing on the systemic responsibilities required to combat ecological vulnerability.
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UNICEF
Nothing About Us Without Us: LCOY Armenia 2026
Coverage of the successful execution of LCOY Armenia 2026. The feature focuses on the conference’s mandate to permanently institutionalize youth voices in systemic climate adaptation policy ahead of critical global biodiversity and environmental summits.
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AUA Newsroom
AUA Students to Lead Local Conference of Youth on Climate Action
Coverage of the strategic executive leadership driving the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Armenia. The feature highlights the critical role of university-level academic rigor in synthesizing national youth demands for international climate policy inclusion under the UNFCCC framework.
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Tier 02
Academic Rigor & Data-Driven Policy
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AUA Newsroom
Narek Ohanyan (BSCS ’26): Environmental Enthusiast
An institutional profile exploring the academic trajectory bridging computer science with ecosystem resilience. The piece details the transition from grassroots advocacy to completing the prestigious U.S. State Department SUSI exchange program, and the integration of computational logic into global climate issues.
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UNICEF
New Study: Armenia is Ready to Tackle Climate Change, But More Knowledge is Needed
A data-focused release addressing the gap between environmental willingness and actionable climate intelligence. It underscores the critical need for robust educational frameworks and citizen science tools to facilitate systemic ecosystem defense.
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UNICEF
Young People Take the Lead on Climate Action at Upcoming LCOY Armenia
A pre-summit press release outlining the operational architecture and strategic objectives for LCOY Armenia. It highlights the executive mobilization of young stakeholders to architect actionable, data-driven climate resilience policies.
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Tier 03
Educational Innovation & Civic Action
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Armenian Public Radio
“Climapolis”: Overcoming the Consequences of Climate Change Through Play
An in-depth media interview exploring the pedagogical methodology behind the Climapolis board game. The discussion emphasizes the effectiveness of serious game simulations in translating complex environmental science into accessible community action.
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UNICEF
Media-Literate Youth is the Guarantee of a Law-Abiding Society
An exploration of the intersection between civic responsibility, digital literacy, and environmental advocacy. The article highlights the necessity of equipping young populations with analytical tools to navigate complex socio-ecological challenges.
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Armenpress
USAID-Funded CELoG Program Praised for Developing New Culture in Communities
Coverage highlighting engagements with civic and local governance initiatives. The feature reinforces the importance of transparent institutional processes and youth-driven democratic resilience as prerequisites for effective environmental adaptation.
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Tier 04
Profile Features & Foundational History
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ImRadio · Spotify
The Example of Narek Ohanyan
An immersive audio feature mapping the transition from a local eco-club participant to an interdisciplinary climate researcher and diplomat. The episode explores the core motivations, academic challenges, and strategic milestones driving a career dedicated to measurable climate action.
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UNICEF
Zero Waste Living in Vedi
A localized case study examining early community-level interventions. The piece focuses on actionable resource management, circular economy principles, and the behavioral shifts necessary to establish sustainable practices at the grassroots level.
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A1Plus
16-Year-Old Boy Opened an Eco-Club
Early foundational media coverage documenting the establishment of a local eco-club in the Ararat region. The report captures the initial proactive response to the advancing threat of regional desertification and the early stages of community mobilization.
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AUA Newsroom
Vicken & Sossy Aharonian Scholarship Recognition
Institutional recognition of academic excellence, highlighting the critical support required to foster interdisciplinary leaders who bridge computational data science with pressing environmental governance issues.
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