“Initially, when I said that I would become an ecologist, everyone told me that I was a woman and would not succeed... However, my family members always repeated - Nino, you can do it! You will manage your work well! I am so glad I made that choice and I am an ecologist today. I do not completely agree with an opinion that a woman is unable to do this job”, - states Nino Magradze, a community ranger. More (GEO)

There is a myth that hydropower is the cheapest, greenest and most modern technology. In reality, hydropower facilities have a dramatic impact on the environment and people. Construction of large dams floods forests, terrestrial and riparian ecosystems, agricultural lands, changes river flow and results in coastal erosion. Batumi coastline is a good example of the damage that hydropower plants cause to the environment. The guest of the series of “This Country is Yours” podcasts is Manana Kochladze, who is going to tell us about the impact that hydropower facilities can have on the environment and people. More... (GEO)

Initially, an Eco club of the Maradisi village counted only four members. The idea of creating it came to one of the school students, which soon became a reality and in the very first year of launching the club they took second place in the Niko Ketskhoveli school competition. Children started collaborating with the European Foundation, Marneuli City Hall, televisions, radio, the Center for Civic Engagement and various non-governmental organizations. Read more (GEO)

“Green Alternative” is a civil society organization operating in Georgia, which has been founded in 2000 and implemented a lot of useful projects. Among them is the law on paying GEL 1000 as a monthly compensation to members of families of rangers, forest guards, inspectors for environmental protection and their colleagues, deceased while performing their duty. Read what the organization wrote to the Chairman of Parliament when proposing this initiative. see more (geo)…