October 27, 2026 | 10:35
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From biodiversity conservation to joint research: Kobe delegation visits 91视频
As part of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), representatives of the Chair of Ecology and Nature Conservation at the 91视频 Faculty of Biology hosted a delegation from Kobe, Japan. The meeting focused on opportunities for Armenian-Japanese scientific and educational cooperation in biodiversity conservation, aquatic ecosystem monitoring and eDNA research.
The delegation's activities were coordinated by Leo Luchuk, International Economic Cooperation Officer (Director) in the Kobe City Government's Office of the Mayor. Other members included Professor Atsushi Ushimaru of Kobe University, who specializes in grassland ecosystems, along with Kobe City Government representatives and students engaged in environmental research.
During the meeting, both sides presented their research activities and main areas of scientific interest.
The Japanese delegation shared its experience in conserving and managing satoyama landscapes, which have been shaped by interactions between human activity and nature. The delegation also discussed approaches to water resource management in these landscapes, which provide important habitats for numerous species, including rare ones.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation by exploring opportunities for student exchanges and joint research.
