Armenia

On April 29, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region, the Turpanjian Institute of Social Sciences (AUA), and the Oral History Matters (OHM) initiative (AUA) hosted the official book launch of the Armenian translation of David Leupold's Embattled Dreamlands: The Politics of Contesting Armenian, Kurdish, and Turkish Memory in Akian Art Gallery at the American University of Armenia.

Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region invites you to take part in the four-day Green Laboratory Armenia 2025, whether you are eager to deepen your understanding of the connections between biodiversity and political ecology, or critically engage with the pressing environmental and social challenges shaping Armenia’s future.

Cengiz Aktar critically analyses the enduring impact of the denial of the Armenian Genocide on Turkey's state formation, social ethics and political culture, arguing that unresolved memory perpetuates systemic decay.

Small parties in Armenia face numerous challenges, including limited resources, a narrow economic base, unequal access to media, a personalist party tradition, and barriers to political inclusion. Despite these obstacles, they can still play a vital role in post-election coalitions and contribute to the development of democratic and inclusive governance.

From July 13 to July 16, 2023, the Heinrich Boell Foundation Yerevan Office – South Caucasus Region organized its biennial summer school Green Lab, this time focused on environmental colonialism.

Historian and former politician Mikayel Zolyan talks about what has changed in Armenia since 2018. On the one hand, the reform agenda lags behind the expectations of the society. At the same time, Armenia has gone through a dramatic transformation.

As Armenia grapples with the political, environmental, and ethical dimensions of COP29, set to take place in neighboring Azerbaijan, the nation’s civil society raises concerns. 

Baku hosts COP29, the most recognized conference on combating climate change. This year’s summit is unfolding as a complex diplomatic game with regional conflicts and human rights issues. How should Armenia position itself, and what makes this year's climate summit important?  

In May 2024, devastating floods hit Armenia’s northern regions, revealing alarming gaps in climate change adaptation. This article examines the impacts of flooding in the community of Alaverdi, the growing climate risks, and the need for immediate implementation of adaptation measures at the local level.