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

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Georgia launches a Strategy for Sustainable Sludge Management and Reuse in Partnership with ADB.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has initiated a strategic project aimed at sustainable sludge management and reuse in the country. The Italian company IDROSTUDI SRL will implement the project with the support of international experts.

The Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. Solomon Pavliashvili, alongside representatives from the Asian Development Bank and IDROSTUDI SRL, discussed the challenges in this area and outlined the key objectives of the project.

The one-year project aims to develop a comprehensive sludge management plan tailored to Georgia's specific needs, including the launch of a pilot program. The project focuses on four main tasks:

1. Assessing the current situation and planning the next steps based on existing conditions.
2. Developing a legal framework aligned with international standards.
3. Engaging and training stakeholders, including the state and private sectors.
4. Developing pilot projects in selected municipalities.

"Due to the increased volume of sludge and the establishment of new treatment facilities, Georgia is required to take effective sludge management measures. This is a new area for our country, and it is crucial to ensure the active involvement of both the state and private sectors," said Deputy Minister Pavliashvili.