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The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia hosts a remote session with stakeholders on biodiversity and forestry
Deputy Minister, Mr Iuri Nozadze of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA) delivered opening remarks at a remote meeting with stakeholders on biodiversity and forestry. Deputy Minister expressed gratitude to the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) for their support, as well as hosting an incumbent meeting. In his speech, Deputy Minister Nozadze stressed out importance of complementing climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development of the latter.“Biological diversity, forestry and wildlife, as well as sustainable development of agriculture serves as core priorities for the State. For us, it is of utmost importance to decrease climate change and effective remedies for diminishing excessive usage of resources; the latter objective especially requires engagement of donor and partner organizations. We believe that joining forces on these matters will translate into an outstanding cooperation” – Deputy Minister Nozadze stated.
In the course of the meeting, Ms Maia Bitadze, chairperson of the Parliamentary Environmental Protection and Natural Recourses Committee stressed out importance of cultivating new technologies for energy-effectiveness and sustainable management of wildlife. In her remarks, Ms Bitadze stressed out effective management of green plantations at municipalities, sustainable urban planning and unified strategy for urban diversity of cities.
Ms Louisa Vinton, Resident Representative of the UNDP stressed out the trends for development of environmental and climate-smart agricultural measures. Ms Vinton also expressed willingness for future cooperation.
In the course of the meeting, the MEPA’s respective representatives presented 10 project proposals for future cooperation and financial assistance. The respective proposals have been designed on protected territories, energy-effective infrastructure of public sector, forestry sector, ecotourism, development and agricultural and agrarian matters.