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The Next Chapter: Harneshing Momentum for the Peace Forest in the South Caucasus – Advancing Towards a Second Collaborative Encounter

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Film on EU-Funded BSB 884 Eco-monitoring project, by REC Caucasus Armenia

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November 28, 2023

GAZELLE Project has been launched

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October 27, 2022

Joint Forces to Uncover the Value of Conservation and Sustainable Use of Endemic Vine and Wheat Varieties in the Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia

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July 12, 2022

Strategic Meeting Advances the Development of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans Across Municipalities

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June 6, 2022

National Waste Management Action Plan 2022-2026

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April 29, 2022

Kutaisi Green City – Project inception meeting

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October 2, 2021

Echoing UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: Workshop Maps Out Landscape Restoration Opportunities

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May 24, 2021

Towards Green Deal: First Biosphere Reserve in Georgia to become part of the solution #ForNature

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December 5, 2020

LT-LEDS inception workshop

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The Next Chapter: Harneshing Momentum for the Peace Forest in the South Caucasus – Advancing Towards a Second Collaborative Encounter
Film on EU-Funded BSB 884 Eco-monitoring project, by REC Caucasus Armenia
GAZELLE Project has been launched
Joint Forces to Uncover the Value of Conservation and Sustainable Use of Endemic Vine and Wheat Varieties in the Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia
Strategic Meeting Advances the Development of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans Across Municipalities
National Waste Management Action Plan 2022-2026
Kutaisi Green City – Project inception meeting
Echoing UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: Workshop Maps Out Landscape Restoration Opportunities
Towards Green Deal: First Biosphere Reserve in Georgia to become part of the solution #ForNature
LT-LEDS inception workshop
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COP29: Concluding Meetings Focus on Adaptation Finance and Global Commitments
November 21, 2024

COP29: Concluding Meetings Focus on Adaptation Finance and Global Commitments

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COP29: The 61st session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 61)
November 20, 2024

COP29: The 61st session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 61)

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COP29: Best Practices for BTR Development in Eurasia, Asia, and the Caucasus
November 19, 2024

COP29: Best Practices for BTR Development in Eurasia, Asia, and the Caucasus

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Glacial Retreat and Global Response: COP29 Tackles Climate Challenges
November 14, 2024

Glacial Retreat and Global Response: COP29 Tackles Climate Challenges

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29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
November 13, 2024

29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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Georgia Strengthens Commitment to Land Degradation Neutrality: Key achievements in the second phase of the LDN program
October 22, 2024

Georgia Strengthens Commitment to Land Degradation Neutrality: Key achievements in the second phase of the LDN program

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Reviving Tradition: Georgia’s Endemic Wheat Varieties Inspire Demand for Nutritious, High-Quality Bread
October 8, 2024

Reviving Tradition: Georgia’s Endemic Wheat Varieties Inspire Demand for Nutritious, High-Quality Bread

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The Next Chapter: Advancing the Peace Forest Initiative in the South Caucasus – Progress from the Third Collaborative Meeting
September 23, 2024

The Next Chapter: Advancing the Peace Forest Initiative in the South Caucasus – Progress from the Third Collaborative Meeting

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Public and Private Stakeholders Discuss Georgia’s Waste Prevention Strategy Aligned with EU Practices
September 23, 2024

Public and Private Stakeholders Discuss Georgia’s Waste Prevention Strategy Aligned with EU Practices

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Discussing Agrobiodiversity and Its Sustainable Management in Cooperation with Agrotourism Development Possibilities in the Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia
September 5, 2024

Discussing Agrobiodiversity and Its Sustainable Management in Cooperation with Agrotourism Development Possibilities in the Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia

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Empowering Rural Communities: Skills for Better Wheat Harvest and Yield for Vulnerable Rural Societies in Samtskhe-Javakheti
August 12, 2024

Empowering Rural Communities: Skills for Better Wheat Harvest and Yield for Vulnerable Rural Societies in Samtskhe-Javakheti

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Joint Efforts to Boost Vineyard Cadaster Data in Support of Sustainable Management of Agrobiodiversity and Agrotourism in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia
June 21, 2024

Joint Efforts to Boost Vineyard Cadaster Data in Support of Sustainable Management of Agrobiodiversity and Agrotourism in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia

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Sustainable Management of Agricultural Biodiversity in Vulnerable Ecosystems and Rural Communities of Samtskhe-Javakheti Region in Georgia

Sustainable Management of Agricultural Biodiversity in Vulne

Objectives – To mainstream agro-biodiversity conservation into the agriculture sector of Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia.
Forest / Biodiversity
In Progress
Upscaling Global Forest Watch in Caucasus Region

Upscaling Global Forest Watch in Caucasus Region

Objectives – Empower decision-makers in government and civil society with technology and information to help reduce deforestatio
Forest / Biodiversity
In Progress
Low Carbon Solutions through Nature Based Urban Development for Kutaisi City

Low Carbon Solutions through Nature Based Urban Development

Objectives – Enable a transformative shift towards sustainable urban development within and outside of Kutaisi
Green Economy
In Progress
Caucasus Alumni Network and Pasture Management in Georgia

Caucasus Alumni Network and Pasture Management in Georgia

Objectives – Develop policy briefs aimed at Georgian lawmakers that incorporate best practices from successful
Land Degradation
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Support for the Ratification of the Minamata Convention in Georgia

Support for the Ratification of the Minamata Convention in G

Project implementing organization – United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) National Partner
Waste Management
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Institutional Capacity Building for Chemical Safety and Security in Georgia

Institutional Capacity Building for Chemical Safety and Secu

Leading Organization – Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA) Implement
Waste Management
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Support to Waste Management and Development of Circular Economy in Georgia

Support to Waste Management and Development of Circular Econ

Project implementing organization – COWI National Partner – The Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasu
Waste Management
In Progress
Enhancing national capacities, reporting and synergies between Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm and Minamata Conventions and SAICM for the sound management of chemicals and waste in Georgia

Enhancing national capacities, reporting and synergies betwe

Project Objective: Support country-driven institutional strengthening at the national level, in the context of an integrated appro
Waste Management
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Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality Targets of Georgia through Restoration and Sustainable Management of Degraded Pasturelands

Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality Targets of Georgia thr

Objectives – Support the national efforts to implement LDN targets of Georgia through restoration and sustainable management of
Land Degradation
In Progress
Watershed Management and Landscape Restoration Plan for Areas Upstream and Downstream of Sioni Irrigation Water Reservoir

Watershed Management and Landscape Restoration Plan for Area

Donor – WB Client – NDC Facility Dates – 2021-2022 Location –
Water Management
Finished
Support MEPA in implementation of Law of Environmental Liability

Support MEPA in implementation of Law of Environmental Liabi

Donor – USAID Client – DELOITTE Dates – 2022 Location – Georg
Water Management
In Progress
National Waste Management Strategy 2016-2030 and the National Waste Management Action Plan 2022-2026

National Waste Management Strategy 2016-2030 and the Nationa

Donor – EU Client – UNEP Dates – 2021-2022 Location – Georgia
Waste Management
Finished
Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP)

Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP)

Donor – EU Client – UNIDO Duration – 32 months Objectives –
Green Economy
In Progress
Climate Change (Nationally Determined Contributions, Climate Action Plan, Low-Emission Development Strategy) Communication Strategy, Awareness Raising Action Plan and Public Outreach Campaign)

Climate Change (Nationally Determined Contributions, Climate

Donor – EU/UNDP Dates – 2020-2021 Location – Georgia Objectives
Climate Change
Finished
National Waste Action Plan 2021-2025 of Georgia

National Waste Action Plan 2021-2025 of Georgia

Donor – EU Client – UNEP Dates – 2021 Location – Georgia
Waste Management
Finished
Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy of Georgia

Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy of Georgia

Donor – EU/UNDP Dates – 2020-2021 Location – Georgia Objectives
Climate Change
In Progress
Establishment of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve in Kakheti Region as a model for inclusive and sustainable growth

Establishment of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve in Kakheti Reg

Project Title - Establishment of Vashlovani Biosphere Reserve in Kakheti Region as a model for inclusive and sustainable growth
Forest / Biodiversity
Finished
Land Restoration Measures to Prevent Land Erosion and to Maintain the Fertility of about 650 ha of Arable Land in Vulnerable Municipalities of Shida Kartli and Kakheti Regions

Land Restoration Measures to Prevent Land Erosion and to Mai

Project Title - Land Restoration Measures to Prevent Land Erosion and to Maintain the Fertility of about 650 ha of Arable Land in Vu
Land Degradation
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Preparing Integrated Solutions for Livable Cities (TA Report GEO 53114-001)

Preparing Integrated Solutions for Livable Cities (TA Report

Project Title - Preparing Integrated Solutions for Livable Cities (TA Report GEO 53114-001) Location - Georgia
Green Economy
Finished
Central Georgia Solid Waste – Feasibility Study

Central Georgia Solid Waste – Feasibility Study

Project Title - Central Georgia Solid Waste - Feasibility Study Location - Georgia Donor 
Waste Management
Finished
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Water Management

The South Caucasus countries lie within the Kura-Aras river basin. In the region, virtually all the…
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Forest/Biodiversity

Forests provide important benefits to rural communities including wood for construction and fuel, non-wood forest products…
Green Economy

Green Economy

A Green Economy can be thought of as an alternative vision for growth and development; one…
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DRR

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) measures are designed to protect livelihoods and the assets of communities and…
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Climate Change

Climate change has long-since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and is no longer just one…
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Waste is the useless material generated mainly by the human kind that can be hazardous to…
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