ATP Youth Summit 2025

Each year, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) brings together students from its Eco Club program for the Youth Summit—a moment when learning steps outside the classroom and becomes something shared.

Through ATP’s Environmental Education program, 44 eco clubs operate across Yerevan and regional schools, with six new clubs joining in 2025. The Youth Summit is where these students come together to present their work and exchange ideas.

This year, students from six regional schools and one Yerevan school showcased projects shaped by months of observation, experimentation, and care for nature:

• Ddmashen Secondary School researched soil quality and shared practical advice with families.
• Yerevan School No. 116 transformed a basement into the Micro Hub EcoLab, growing mushrooms and exploring small-scale entrepreneurship.
• Vanadzor Secondary School No. 24 created a green space with bird nests designed especially for younger children.
• In Melikgyugh, students studied local herbs and produced herbal teas.
• Amberd Secondary School explored pollinators in their project “The Bee: Nature’s Little Guardian.”
• Getashen Secondary School established a decorative garden to enhance their school environment.

Throughout the year, ATP supported students with visits to environmental education centers, summer camps, and ongoing eco-club activities. Teachers also took part in ATP’s Training of Teachers program, helping connect classroom lessons to real-world action. Many students shared that their motivation grew from both ATP’s guidance and the encouragement of their teachers.

“What matters most is the students’ sincerity—when they understand why they are doing something and put care into it. Environmental education shapes their emotional world, and that energy spreads throughout the school. These programs also inspire teachers, helping them recognize students whose potential may not always surface in traditional lessons,”
— Hripsime Khanzadyan, education expert and jury member

Samvel Martirosyan added:

“Maybe in the distant future, when people look back at our era, they’ll say our generation acted responsibly and sustainably—unlike earlier generations who often used land and nature without thinking about tomorrow.”

Want to Get Involved?

How does the Eco Club program work?
Students work in school-based eco clubs throughout the year, guided by trained teachers and supported by ATP specialists. Projects are hands-on, locally relevant, and designed to turn environmental learning into action.

Who can enroll?
The program is open to schools in Yerevan and the regions. Participation happens through the school, with teachers serving as eco-club coordinators.

How can a school join?
Schools interested in joining the Eco Club program can contact Armenia Tree Project to learn about eligibility, timelines, and support options.

Is there a cost to participate?
ATP provides educational support, training, and resources as part of its Environmental Education program. Details vary by school and location, and ATP works closely with schools to ensure accessibility.

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