Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia

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Tbilisi hosted the 8th Circular Economy Conference

The Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. Solomon Pavliashvili participated in the 8th conference dedicated to the Circular Economy "Accelerating the Transition to the Circular Economy and Addressing Climate Change Workshop for Georgian Universities ".

The Deputy Minister thanked the donor and partner organizations for their support in the development of the Circular Economy in Georgia, he also emphasized the possibility of developing and providing relevant educational programs in the aforementioned area.

It is crucial to discuss the prospects of circular economy development in Georgia with the representatives of educational institutions. Our goal is to promote the introduction of circular economy principles in the country, which in turn represents a mechanism for implementing the green economy model and a high standard of waste management," said Mr. Solomon Pavliashvili.

Mr. Dariusz Edward Prasek Doctor in Environmental Engineering, Member of the United Nations Advisory Board on Circular Economy briefed the participants about the possibilities of creating and developing circular businesses through the training of qualified personnel by educational institutions.

 The conversation touched upon the importance of mitigating climate change through the development of a circular economy in the country.

The 8th conference was organized by the Georgian Society of Natural Explorers "Orchis", in close cooperation with the Ministries of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Economy and Sustainable Development, Regional Development and Infrastructure, Education and Science, and with the financial support of the Swedish Government. 

The Program Officer, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Ms. Khatuna Zaldastanishvili, representatives of educational institutions, and stakeholders attended the event.