Natural disasters annually cause $33mln damage to ArmeniaApril 22, 2011 - 13:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative (UN RC/UNDP RR) in Armenia Dafina Gercheva said that natural disasters annually cause damage at the amount of $33mln to Armenia. Thus, it is more efficient to invest in projects aimed at preventing disasters than in those for eliminating their consequences, Gercheva said during an international meeting in Yerevan devoted to decreasing disaster risks in Armenia. She added that, unfortunately, Armenia is rather vulnerable to natural disasters. Gercheva also hailed the efforts of the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations aimed at decreasing natural disaster risks. According to her, 300 natural disasters were recorded in 2010 worldwide, killing 300,000 people. “The UN urges to develop an efficient national system to coordinate the efforts and activity for disaster risks prevention,” Gercheva said, adding that the UN is ready to assist the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations in these matters. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. Partner news Most popular in the section | Yerevan says received 10th draft of peace treaty proposals from Baku Armen Grigoryan has revealed that Armenia has received the 10th package of peace treaty proposals from Azerbaijan. Kevin Spacey to attend Golden Apricot Film Festival in Yerevan Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will be a guest of honor at the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival 2024, the press service of the festival reports. EU, EAEU are incompatible, Russia tells Armenia The arrival of extra-regional players in Armenia “will have consequences,” Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk has said. Armenia top European Youth Team Chess Championships after Round 4 The Armenian national team top the standings at the European Youth Team Chess Championships 2024 on the Greek island of Rhodes. |