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

The goal of the 2024-2026 Air Quality Management Plan for the Tbilisi Agglomeration is to reduce pollution caused by harmful substances in Tbilisi Municipality and maintain other toxic substances within acceptable limits. The document outlines a 3-year action plan, detailing specific activities, the responsible agencies, performance indicators, deadlines, and the budget.

The action plan focuses on four main objectives:

• Reducing particulate matter pollution in the Tbilisi agglomeration;
  
• Reducing nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) emissions in the Tbilisi agglomeration;
  
• Enhancing the assessment of air quality and the impact of air pollution on human health in the Tbilisi agglomeration;
  
• Raising public awareness about air protection in the Tbilisi agglomeration.
  

The Air Quality Management Plan serves as a sectoral policy document, designed to improve ambient air quality through targeted, results-driven measures. 

The Draft Government Decree was developed with the involvement of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, other government agencies, the Parliament of Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall, and civil society representatives, with support from the European Union and the participation of Georgian and European experts. Public consultations and discussions were held during the drafting process.

The 2024-2026 Air Quality Management Plan for the Tbilisi Agglomeration was prepared in accordance with the Law of Georgia "On Protection of Ambient Air" and the Government Resolution "On Approving the Rules for Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Policy Documents." The plan also incorporates elements from other national strategic documents and Georgia’s international commitments.

It is worth noting that the development of air quality management plans follows best practices used by EU countries to address air pollution issues.