The Foundation for Environmental Education’s (FEE) member organisation in Armenia, “ISSD” Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development of Communities” NGO is establishing the national management of the Green Key programme in the country.
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ISSD NGO was established in 2017. Since then the organisation has implemented over 20 projects across the country, working in 4 main domains: Environment and Agriculture, Education and Capacity Building, Financial Facilitation, and Community Development & Citizen participation, ISSD has served over 310,000 people and partnered with over 800 organisations and educational institutions.
Its mission is to promote sustainable development through innovative projects in waste management, agriculture, education, circular economy, business, and women empowerment. ISSD follows these values in its everyday activities:
Environmental Care: prioritising the preservation of Armenia's environment;
Education & Empowerment: educating and empowering for change;
Innovation for Impact: using innovative solutions to address environmental, social, and economic challenges;
Community Collaboration: uniting communities for a bigger impact.;
Accountability & Transparency: taking the responsibility as governors of the resources;
Equality & Inclusion: promoting gender equality and inclusion;
Sustainability Focus: working for long-lasting impact.
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Currently the team is working on the development of the Green Key and Eco-Schools programmes in Armenia to further promote sustainability and environmental actions in the country. ISSD will follow Green Key’s high-quality certification requirements to transform Armenia into a sustainable tourism destination giving a new boost to the industry. In addition, the team is currently creating a Green Key Steering Committee to support ISSD in the implementation of the program.