In 2007 FPWC implemented “SunChild Environmental Festival”. This unique event is held every second year and is the only environmental festival in the whole Caucasus region. From October 25th to 29th the second edition of SunChild Festival will be held. The festival will take place at different venues (NPAC Center, Marriott Hotel, Naregatsi Art Center) in the city centre of Yerevan.

In Armenia as well as in neighboring countries most people are not yet aware of the outstanding value of the region’s natural heritage, though international organizations classify the whole South Caucasus as a biodiversity hotspot. Armenia is located in the very center of this hotspot. Thus the country is an ideal location for an environmental festival with international participation. The aim of the festival is to bring nature, wildlife and environment into the focus of public attention and increase the knowledge about these issues among Armenian citizens and especially among children and youths.

The festival program combines a competitive nature/wildlife film program with a broad range of other activities (workshops, art exhibitions, concerts, environmental actions). The overall aim is to implement a forum for open discussions, conferences, workshops and training.

Moreover the festival program with its many opportunities to participate attracts the public and raises the general awareness for environmental issues in the region. More than 60 guests from all over the world will participate in the event. Among these guests will be film makers and artists, representatives of international organizations and renowned environmentalists.

As the festival emphasizes the participation of the young generation it has a large program for children. This program includes a youth’s film competition for young filmmakers as well as children's art exhibitions and a lot of environmental activities for children.