CLIMATE CHANGES AND THEIR EFFECTS: DISCUSSION AT “AMBERD” RESERCH CENTER
Intermediate discussion of research entitled “Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Changes and Adaptation Measures in the RA”, conducted by a group of Master’s Degree students, was held today at “AMBERD” Research Center.
Samvel Avetisyan, Director of the Center, Doctor, Professor, is the research group facilitator, Meline Yesayan, Tatevik Tovmasyan and Tatevik Kocharyan are members of research group.
First of all content of the research was presented, then they spoke about the effects of climate changes, thermal effects, thermal gas emission sources, manifestations of climate change.
The group has analyzed the effects of climate change and has made predictions till 2100. The part of the research, which showed the impact of climate change on different sectors of the economy, was very interesting.
The researchers highlighted complex measures against harmful climate changes. The importance of using alternative energy sources was highlighted, they spoke about investment opportunities and advantages of urban green lighting.
After the students’ speeches the collaborators of the Center: Vardan Atoyan , Director of “National Security Research” Program, Candidate of Economics, Armen Grigoryan, Director of “National Competitiveness and Internationalization of Research” Program, Candidate of Economics, Associate Professor, Suren Babajanyan, Chief Specialist of the Center, asked questions and presented their observations.
Samvel Avetisyan expressed gratitude to members of research group, mentioned that there was over a month to complete the research, which would enable to grind the work and present it. “You should stress the suggestions, which you would like to present. I hope that we’ll get good done job”; concluded the Director.
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