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Samtskhe-Javakheti. On
April 23rd a discussion called "Let’s take care of the Earth”
was held 23 in
the Centre for Democratic Participation in Akhaltsikhe. The topics for
discussion were climate change, events happened in the world, and the role of
human beings in saving the planet.During the meeting a documentary movie "House” was
shown.
Kakheti. Discussionabout "Let’s take care of the Earth” was held in
Telavi in the Centre for Democratic Participation. The
aim was to inform the general public about the inherent dangers of ineffectively
using world resources.
Imereti.
On
April 22nd Kutaisi Youth Centre celebrated the Earth Day with
information campaign. The aim of the event was to focus the attention of the
population on environmental issues.
Source:the organization's page in the social network
Guria. An
activity called "Plant a Tree – Make Your City Green” was held the Centre for Democratic
Participation of Ozurgeti. Within the framework of this activity numerous trees
were planted.
Tbilisi. The
Regional Bureau of the Heinrich Boll Foundation has organized on April16 a
discussion over "Green Dimension of Urban Development". Speakers at
the discussion were Vladimer Vardosanidze (architect-urbanist), Davit Narmania
(candidate for Tbilisi Mayor) and representative of public movement
"Guerilla Gardening" Anano Tsintsabadze.The Foundation offers a
video recording of the meeting for those who were unable to attend.
The discussion
Source: the
Foundation's web page in the social network.
Adjara. On April 16th the members of "Flora and Fauna” held a discussion about the condition of the Black Sea coast and erosion processes in Batumi centre for Democratic Participation. The meeting was attended by village population and the specialists from the environment sphere.
Heinrich Böll Foundation released a publication - Renewables: The Only Path to a secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy system by 2030.
The document
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a document - "Summary for Policymakers".
The document
Source:the organization's page in the social network
Kakheti. By organization of civil clubs of Akhmeta publicschools sowing activities were held. Up to
80 trees were sown.
Tbilisi. On March 26-27 Red Cross Georgia hosted East
Europe Countries Forum about climate changes, which was held in Tbilisi in
Sheraton Metekhi Palace.The aim of the forum was that each
country had to present its own account of climate changes in the country.
Source:the organization's page in the social network
Kakheti.
A discussion on "Let’s Take Care of the Earth” was organized in the
Sagarejo Civic Engagement Center, aimed at raising public awareness on the
climate change, global warming and environmental protection.Representatives
of CSO union for sustainable development "Ecovision” have informed the public
on energy efficiency in Georgia, solid waste management, water contamination
and effective use of natural resources.Youngsters,
CSO representatives and interested citizens have participated in the event.
Imereti. On
March 26 training called "Sustainable Forest Management” was held for the
members of the social clubs of public schools of Sachkhere. The
training was organized by CENN coordinator Maia Kezevadze. Attendees talked
about the importance of forest and how to protect it from destruction. Also
were discussed problematic law procedures and the ways to solve them.
Source:the organization's page in the social network
Tbilisi.
Representative
of CSO "Green Alternative" Irakli Macharashvili has delivered a
presentation as part of the Civil Activism Platform of the Human Rights
Education and Monitoring Center.Students of the
Student Platform and the "Green Fist" movement have discussed key
areas of ecological aspects in Georgia and globally. Irakli Macharashvili's
presentation covered the protection of biodiversity as a key aspect of the
country's strategy.Discussion has concerned also the risks of
environmental pollution in Kazreti and the prevention mechanisms.
Source: the
organization's page in the social network.
Kakheti. The project "Let’s clean Georgia” is implemented by "Georgia’s Green movement Friends of the Earth – Georgia”. The aim of the project is to provide more information on various environmental issues. Cleaning activities were held within the framework of the project.
Adjara.
On March 22 on
International Day of water Resources Protection cleaning activities were held in
surrounding territories of Chorokhi delta.This event was held within the project "Let’s clean Georgia”.The aim of the project is to clean all the water resources
of Georgia.
Tbilisi. Heinrich Boll Foundation released a new publication. The aim of the publication is a historical analysis (1987-2003) of "Green Movement” within the process of the development of the Georgian State.
Source: Web-page in of the organization in the social network.
Samtskhe-Javakheti. On March 11 in Akhaltsikhe the members of the NGO "Orqisi” held a presentation of a new project. The project "Let us clean Georgia” involves raising civil conscience on various eco-system issues.
The project is held by the consortium of NGOs – The Greens of Georgia, Friends of the World – and the Union of Sustainable Development – "EcoView” with the financial help of "Sida”.
Tbilisi. Young Greens remind public about a tragedy that took place in Japan three years ago - the earthquake, disorder of the Fukushima nuclear plant and the casualties.
"After Chernobyl, three years after the second large-scale catastrophe, we live in the seismic region with an active nuclear plant. Against this background, very few residents of the South Caucasus realize the threats of an ecological catastrophe. Young Greens once again express our clearly negative attitude towards nuclear energy!", says the organization's web page in the social network.
Source: the organization's web page in the social network.
Tbilisi. To secure clean air in Georgia, GPAC's partner "Partnership for Road Safety" launches an innovative project "Clean Air for Georgia" together with "Ecovision" and "Elva". "Air pollution shortens the lives of Georgian citizens by over 12 months. Transport is the number one cause of pollution, which accounts for 80% of air pollution," says the project's page in the social network.
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Source: the project's page in the social network.
Kakheti. On February 18 in Tsnori, the EcoClub of the State University hald a lecture in the 1st Public School on the problems in the municipality of Sighnaghi. The meeting was attended the schoolchildren and the representatives of the local municipality. After the lecture a cleaning action was held and the schoolchildren cleaned Liberty Street and its surroundings.
Source: Web-page of the organization in social network.
Adjara. International conference - "Making Friends of Cities for Climate Protection" was organized on February 14-15 in Batumi. Use of bio masses and resolving the problem of outdoor lighting was one of the key topics of the meeting attended by representatives of local CSOs, state agencies and media, as well as the field specialists. The European Initiative aims to work on climate improvement. The conference was organized by the Batumi City Hall and CSO "Climate Alliance".
Adjara. The Batumi Youth Center has
organized on February 9 in the territory adjacent to the "Press Cafe"
the ecological event titled "Being a pessimist is already late". As
part of the event, youngsters have symbolically painted the waste bins. The
activity aimed at drawing public attention to environmental issues. The event
was organized as part of the Advancing National Integration in Georgia project
(ANI), implemented by the UN Association of Georgia (UNAG) with financial
support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).