WATER WITHOUT BORDERS, WATER FOR LIFE PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENS IN YEREVAN

armradio.am
14.04.2008 14:42

The winners in Armenia of the South Caucasus photo contest "Water
without Borders, Water for Life" will be announced at an opening
and awards ceremony on April 16 at 5pm at the Academia Gallery. Cash
prizes for one winner and two runners-up from Armenia will be awarded
at the ceremony.

Fifty of the best photos submitted to the contest in Armenia will
be on display at the gallery April 16-20. The contest called for
photos illustrating water in nature, water use, water management,
trans-boundary water, and water pollution.

Twenty-five amateur and professional photographs from Armenia
participated in the South Caucasus regional photo contest organized
by the USAID South Caucasus Water Program in cooperation with Eurasia
Partnership Foundation and the British Council Armenia. The contest
was held in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to draw public attention
to trans-boundary water issues in the South Caucasus and the necessity
for regional cooperation.

"Water in the South Caucasus, and particularly Armenia, is a treasure.

Its taste, quality and curing capacities are unique. But we have
exploited this resource and neglected our duty to keep that miraculous
treasure clean and available for future generations. Through these
photos we hope to raise awareness about the environmental harm that is
caused by water pollution and dumping of agricultural and household
waste into the water supply, and possibly even find solutions to
water-related problems" says Gevorg Ter-Gabrielyan, Country Director
of Eurasia Partnership Foundation in Armenia.

The South Caucasus Water Program, implemented by PA Consulting, has
been working since 2005 to promote cooperation among the governments of
the three South Caucasus countries on issues surrounding regional water
management and contribute to stronger environmental stewardship. On
its third year the program has focused on raising public awareness
of water quality issues, culminating in this photo contest.