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

Nino Tandilashvili: "The country has drafted several political documents for environmental protection, and now it is crucial to put them into practice"

 

The First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, Mrs. Nino Tandilashvili, met with Mr. Douglas Webb, Resident Representative of UNDP in Georgia, who is in charge of waste management, reduction of single-use plastics, and adoption of the Green Economy in Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties focused on fulfilling obligations outlined in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of Georgia. According to the First Deputy Minister, the country has drafted several political documents and action plans to protect the environment, it is now crucial to put these documents into practice, and for this, the nation requires the assistance of several UN agencies.

"Raising public awareness is crucial for achieving progress in waste management, adopting a circular economy, and reducing plastic consumption. To this end, donor organizations, the private sector, and local government must all be involved in this effort," said Mrs. Nino Tandilashvili.

During the bilateral meeting, the parties focused on initiating cooperation in waste management. As mentioned, one of the top national priorities is to manage food and agricultural waste.

" Putting into action national priority projects tailored to Georgia's requirements is essential to us. We can share our best European practices towards environmental protection, specifically in the waste management field," said Mr. Douglas Webb.

It is worth mentioning that in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia is carrying out several significant projects aimed at reducing disasters caused by climate change, enhancing air quality, and setting up an environmental monitoring and reporting system.

The Environment & Energy Team Leader, Mrs. Nino Antadze, and the Head of the National Environmental Agency, Mr. Vasil Gedevanishvili, attended the meeting.