Horvath's toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus horvathi) Case Study
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Continent: Asia
Country: Armenia
Grant Amount: $5,000
Awarded Date: August 01, 2011
Arakelyan Marine
Young Biologists Association NGO
39 apt., 37 Mamikonyants Str.
Yerevan
Yerevan
0051
Armenia
Tel: (+374 10) 238686
Mob: (+374 91) 195479
Create a comprehensive database and Action Plan for the development and implementation of integrated environmental management programs in Armenia
Two species of lizards Phrynocephalus horvathi and Eremias pleskei listed in IUCN Red List as Critically Endangered and one species of tortoises Testuo graeca listed as Vulnerable inhabit ecosystems of the semi-deserts of Ararat Valley which most threatened due to restricted territory and overpopulation. This project is aimed at getting the first-hand knowledge on distribution and abundance these reptiles.
Young Biologists Association (YBA) NGO joins young biologists, specializing in different fields of biology and realizing research works. More than 120 students and young scientists from various universities and scientific-research institutions of Armenia and abroad are members of the association. We have also honorary members, who are leading Armenian scientists. Our mission is promotion of biology, introduction and development of new educational and research technologies in Armenia. The basic directions of its activities are to promote the involvement of youth into the nature's conservation programs and implement environmental educational programs. The NGO also promotes a “green lifestyle” and organizes various events to raise public awareness of issues related to biodiversity conservation and climate change in Armenia. We have established YBA Conservation and Biodiversity Research Group, members of which are professional biodiversity researchers. YBA is member of Earth Day Network, IUCN Countdown2010 initiative and Infra Eco Network Europe. Our objectives are: • organization of young biologists' education through modern educational and research technologies • instillation of that modern educational and research technologies in research and higher educational institutions • improvement of young scientists' computer skills • organization of competitions, scientific meetings, round-table talks, seminars, • provision of talented biologists' continual education • organization of biological, biomedical, biochemical, biophysical and scientific researches with the participation of young biologists • organization of periodical publications, making reports to publish the scientific works of young biologists' • promote ecological education and biodiversity conservation The Young Biologists Association (YBA) Non-Governmental Organization was established in February, 2009 Geographical area of the project: Ararat Valley, Armenia Target species: Phrynocephalus horvathi (CR IUCN), Eremias pleskei (CR IUCN), Testudo graeca (VU IUCN)
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