Project Title – Sustainable Management of Agricultural Biodiversity in Vulnerable Ecosystems and Rural Communities of Samtskhe-Javakheti Region in Georgia
location – Georgia
Donor – GEF
Dates – 2023-2026
Objectives –
To mainstream agro-biodiversity conservation into the agriculture sector of Samtskhe-Javakheti Region of Georgia.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- Improved national policy and legal frameworks to sustainably manage agricultural biodiversity and support livelihoods through adapted wild edible plants (local vine and wheat varieties) in agricultural production;
- Demonstration of diversified agricultural biodiversity-friendly practices and products through adapted wild edible plants (local vine and wheat varieties) – Has both TA and INV;
- Increased awareness of the importance of agricultural biodiversity, capacity building of the key stakeholders and knowledge management
