Setting stage for carbon-neutral future: Georgia presents Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy, with support from EU and UNDP

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The Government of Georgia unveiled its first-ever Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (Lt-LEDS) 2050, which was officially adopted on 24 April 2023. The Lt-LEDS sets the stage for Georgia’s carbon-neutral future and will be instrumental in updating the national Climate Action Plan 2023-2025, outlining a clear roadmap towards sustainable, low-emission growth. The Lt-LEDS adheres to…

Green Market Festival sparks urgency for climate-smart future in Georgia

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EU and UNDP empower Georgia’s civil society in promoting green lifestyles and environmental awareness. The EU and UNDP, as part of the EU4Climate programme, supported the Green Market Festival in Tbilisi organised by the “Vintylator” social enterprise and the “Betterfly” advertising company in collaboration with a range of contributors. The Green Market Festival provided an…

Landscapes of the invisible: supporting art exhibition in Georgia

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Climate change creates a vicious cycle of environmental challenges, social injustice and inequality that affects people and the environment. The art exhibition #LandscapesOfTheInvisible showcases how our world gets destroyed by climate-induced disasters, pollution and unsustainable management of natural resources, and how the hidden, but acute impacts of climate change affect the most vulnerable – women,…

Supporting Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova to improve emissions reporting and unlock climate finance

Events, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement translates into the increased need for the ambition of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). To fill this need, the EU4Climate project supported the development of NDCs in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, and Moldova. Belarus and Georgia committed to reducing GHG emissions by up…

Opportunities and challenges for Georgia in approximation to EU climate legislation and European Green Deal

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Two researches prepared with the support of the EU4Climate in Georgia were presented during the workshop on the ”Opportunities and Challenges of Approximation to EU Climate Legislation and European Green Deal” organised by the UNDP Georgia in collaboration with CENN’s National Climate Platform and the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture. The workshop was attended by…

MRV roadmap for Georgia։ assessing the status quo

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Georgia unconditionally commits to reducing the national greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to 35 percent of its 1990 baseline level by 2030. Measuring, reporting, and verifying (MRV) of emissions is crucial to understanding the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources and trends and developing mitigation programs. To help decision-makers determine the appropriate approach to enhance the national…

“Climate Change: Challenges and Responses” – Facts and Numbers for Media

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This publication is designed for Georgian journalists to facilitate a better understanding of climate change topics. It includes the climate change facts and figures, policies and strategies, documents, and useful links to credible sources of climate change information, in particular: A historical perspective of climate change Human impact on the environment and climate Forecasts for…

Paving the way to a climate-proof future

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The EU and UNDP assist Georgia in drafting the ‘Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy 2050’ On the path to achieving a climate-proof future, Georgia is preparing a national strategy for low-emission development. The strategy will focus on transforming the economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, will include specific low-carbon development scenarios for key sectors…

Georgia releases new national climate pledge under Paris Agreement

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To accelerate national development that benefits people and the planet, Georgia updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), expanding the pledge to reduce its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the updated NDCs, Georgia committed to unconditionally reducing its GHG emissions to 35 percent below its 1990 baseline level (an approximately 16 percent per capita reduction) by…