The presentation of the study "Assessment of the Level of Environmental Education and Awareness at the National Level" was held

The study on the assessment of environmental education and awareness at the national level was held for the first time in 2022. The object of the study was to provide trustworthy analytical and statistical data to the nongovernmental and governmental sectors regarding environmental awareness and education. As the basis of the study, the development of several targeted programs will be implemented.

It is worth mentioning that within the scope of the study, the majority of the population (59%) expressed a desire to deepen their knowledge and awareness about environmental issues.

The study covered the analysis of behaviour and the population's attitude regarding the environment, such as natural resources, ambient air, waste, forest management, and climate change.

The study "Assessment of the Level of Environmental Education and Awareness at the National Level" was conducted on the initiative of the Centre for Environmental Information and Education with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sweden.

The study was conducted by the Institute for Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA). Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. Focus groups, expert interviews, and quantitative surveys were conducted throughout Georgia.

Solomon Pavliashvili, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia; Nodar Papukashvili, Deputy Minister of Education and Science; Nick Beresford, Resident Representative of UNDP in Georgia; Khatuna Zaldastanishvili, Head of Environmental Programmes of the Swedish Embassy; and Khatia Tsilosani, First Deputy Chairman of the Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Committee, attended the research presentation. The director of the Information and Education Centre, Tamar Aladashvili, and the interested public were present.

Detailed information regarding the study outcomes can be found on the official site of the environmental information and education centre.