Presentation of the Results of the Study on Glacial Valleys Held at the Government Administration.

At the Government Administration of Georgia, Daniel Tobler, an expert from the Swiss company GEOTEST AG, delivered a presentation to members of the Georgian Government on the results of a comprehensive study assessing natural hazards in glacial valleys.

The study was conducted under a contract signed with the National Environmental Agency in 2024.

Notably, to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change, the establishment of a system enabling the rapid collection and processing of information on anticipated natural hazards is becoming increasingly important.

“Today, the Swiss company GEOTEST AG presented the results of its research on natural hazards in glacial valleys. A study of this scale and depth has been carried out in the region for the first time, which once again underscores its significance. I would emphasize that the monitoring and forecasting technologies currently in place in Georgia meet the requirements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Accordingly, we now have more accurate, timely, and reliable data, enabling us to better assess ongoing natural processes and their potential impacts,” stated the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. David Songulashvili.

 As part of the study, hazards were assessed in 22 glacial valleys across the country. As a result, geographic areas with specific challenges have been identified where the installation of modern monitoring systems and relevant equipment is necessary. This process will commence in the current year and will be gradually implemented over successive phases.
 

Georgian specialists were also involved in the large-scale study. The participation of local experts in research of this magnitude is crucial, as it facilitates the sharing of their experience and their in-depth knowledge of Georgia’s geographical and geological characteristics.


It is worth mentioning that GEOTEST AG is one of Switzerland’s leading companies, with experience in hazard assessment and the development of preventive recommendations in nearly every region of the world, including Europe, South and North America, Asia, and the South Caucasus. The National Environmental Agency has been cooperating with the company since 2014.