• Date of publication 16 May 2022 year
• Written opinions
• Public hearing 27 May 2022 year

Thematic public discussions on the draught of the Fourth National Environmental Action Programme (NEAP 4) of Georgia for 2022-2026

Tbilisi, Tbilisi, City Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Tbilisi City, Tbilisi City

For the years 2022–2026, thematic public discussions will be held on the project of the Fourth National Environmental Action Programme (NEAP 4) of Georgia. The meetings will be held online according to the following issues:

• Nuclear and radiation safety: May 16, 11:00–14:00
• Ambient air protection; Climate Change: May 17, 11:00–15:00
• waste management; Management of chemical substances, May 18, 11:00–15:00
• protection of water resources; Protection of the environment of the Black Sea May 19, 11:00–15:00
• Biodiversity and protected areas; Forest management, May 23, 11:00–15:00
• environmental governance; Natural hazards and risk management, May 24, 11:00–15:00
• Protection of land resources May 25, 11:00–15:00
• Environmental education for sustainable development: May 27, 11:00–14:00

Participation in thematic public discussions is possible through the Zoom platform at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89642852929 Meeting ID: 896 4285 2929 
The contact person on the mentioned issue is Genadi Jangidze, Deputy Head of Policy Coordination and Analytics Department of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (genadi.jangidze@mepa.gov.ge).

The project of the Fourth National Action Programme for Environmental Protection of Georgia for 2022–2026 was coordinated by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Sweden, in accordance with the rule of "development, monitoring, and evaluation of policy documents" approved by the Resolution of the Government of Georgia dated December 20, 2019, N629

The key strategic document for Georgia in the area of environmental and natural resource conservation is the National Environmental Action Programme, which outlines the long-term strategic priorities for the area and the appropriate action plan. The legislation of Georgia and the commitments made by the nation to international obligations govern the development of the national programme of environmental protection initiatives.
In particular, the Law of Georgia "On Environmental Protection" requires the development and implementation of a national programme of environmental protection actions for a regular, five-year period. Also, in accordance with Article 304 of the Association Agreement between Georgia and the European Union, cooperation, among other things, provides for the periodic development, updating, and approval of the national programme of environmental protection actions in accordance with Georgia's legislation.

Please click on the following link to become acquainted with the Fourth National Environmental Protection Action Programme (NEAP 4) initiative for 2022–2026 - https://bit.ly/3KYwztw