World Environment Day Celebrated with Diverse Activities at Dedaena Park

Mrs Nino Tandilashvili, First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, attended the World Environment Day event at Dedaena Park as part of the day’s activities.

 

During the event, the First Deputy Minister awarded certificates and symbolic gifts to the winners of the “Protecting My Country’s Nature” competition, organised by the Agency of Protected Areas.

 

“The main purpose of World Environment Day is to remind society of the importance of protecting the environment we all share. This day provides an opportunity to showcase ongoing environmental initiatives while placing special emphasis on the education and engagement of younger generations. A healthy environment directly influences people’s health and quality of life; therefore, caring for the environment is both a governmental responsibility and a duty of every citizen. Only through joint efforts can we preserve our country’s natural heritage, biodiversity, and environmental well-being, and create a better future for the next generations,” said Mrs Nino Tandilashvili.

 

The Environmental Information and Education Centre has organised thematic activity zones at Dedaena Park, where children and other visitors are taking part in environmental quizzes, educational games, and a variety of interactive activities throughout the day. The program also features live music, performances by animators, a flash mob, and a tree-planting campaign.

Agencies operating within the Ministry system—including the National Forestry Agency, Agency of Protected Areas, National Wildlife Agency, Nuclear and Radiation Safety Agency, National Environmental Agency, and the Department of Environmental Supervision—are presenting informational exhibits showcasing their environmental protection activities and achievements.
 

Children are learning about the importance of environmental protection from representatives of the Environmental Information and Education Centre, gaining practical knowledge about plant care, and planting Eldar pine seedlings with their own hands. The seedlings will be presented to participants as gifts following the event.

An interactive installation, the “Green Planet Wall,” has also been set up, allowing participants to share their messages and aspirations on the theme: “What Kind of Planet Would I Like to Live On?”

 

As part of the World Environment Day celebrations, the opening event for the development of Georgia’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to Climate Change was also held. The day’s activities will conclude with an awards ceremony recognising the best teachers under the “Education for a Green Future” initiative.

 

World Environment Day has been observed annually since 1972, following a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, aiming to raise public awareness of environmental issues and strengthen citizen engagement in environmental protection efforts.

 

The theme of World Environment Day 2026 is: “Inspired by Nature. For the Climate. For Our Future.”