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Third Environmental Performance Review of Georgia
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia
29 October, 2015 Geneva
Ekaterine Grigalava
Main Goals
Good Environmental
Governance
Public Awareness
Greening the Economy
Sustainable Development
Prevention of Environmental Degradation
EU Integration
Means for Achieving Key Goals
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EPR Cycles
3rd EPR - 2015
1st EPR - 2003
2nd EPR - 2010
Georgia among 5 3rd EPR cycle countries
Georgia, Moldova, Belarus Serbia, Montenegro
14 Chapters covered by 3rd EPR and New Directions
3rd EPR of Georgia
2011 Institutional Changes Major institutional changes
Functions lost: Natural
resources management
Nuclear and Radiation Safety
Ministry of Environment
Protection
Land resources management
Ministry of Energy
Ministry of Justice
1. Abolished Environmental Inspectorate and inspectorate functions divided among MEP, MIA and MENR;
2. Abolished Subnational units of the MEP.
2012 New Government Program for Strong, Democratic and United Georgia
13 Environmental directions/themes in the new Government Program:
• Compliance to international obligations (MEAs, AA, etc.); • Harmonization of the legal and regulatory framework; • Modernization of environmental monitoring system; • Sustainable use of natural resources; • Biodiversity protection and safety; • Environmental supervision system; • Waste management system; • Water quality • Air quality; • Environmental information and education system; • Prevention of industrial accidents and natural hazards; • Adaptation to climate change; • Nuclear and radiation safety.
Environmental protection and rational use of natural resources is one of priority directions of the governmental activities
2013 Institutional Changes Major changes after reorganisation
New Title: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia Regained functions:
Natural resources management
Nuclear and Radiation Safety
Ministry of Environment
Protection
Ministry of Energy
Ministry of Justice Land resources management
Launched new units: • Forest Policy Service; • Land Resources Management and Mineral
Resources Service; • Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards Management
Service; • LEPL Environmental Information and Education
Center;
Re-launched: • LEPL National Forestry Agency • LEPL National Forestry Nursery • Department of Environmental Supervision • Department of Licences
Returned back: • Nuclear and Radiation Safety Department
2013 Institutional Changes
Budget of the Ministry
Ministry Staff
Strategic Documents
Environmental Education for Sustainable Development (2012-2014)
National Forestry Concept and Program (2013)
Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (2015)
Low Emission Development Strategy
National Waste Management Strategy and an Action Plan National Report on the State of the Environment of Georgia (2010-2013)
Environmental Performance Review of Georgia (2015)
National Environmental Action Program (2017-2021)
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2014-2020)
National Action Program to Combat Desertification (2015-2022)
Country Environmental Assessment (2015)
In Process:
National Environmental Action Program (2012-2016)
Planned:
2013 2014 2015
European Neighbourhood
Policy (ENP)
Association Agreement and DCFTA
AA/DCFTA Roadmap
EU Integration
❖ Roadmap for EU approximation;
❖ AA/DCFTA Annual National Plans;
❖ New Units responsible for EU integration: ● Sustainable Development and EU Integration Policy Division ● EU Legislation Harmonisation Division
Government Administration
SDG Nationalisation
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
Protection of Georgia
- 13 environment related goals
- 50 environment related targets
International Cooperation Georgia is a party to 31 MEAs:
• Conventions – 18 • Protocols – 9 • Agreements – 4
Since 2010 Georgia Ratified/Acceded to:
1. Beijing Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (December 7, 2010. Ac.);
2. European Landscape Convention (September 15, 2010. Ra. ); 3. Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (August
31, 2010. Ac.); 4. Protocol on Long-term Financing of the Cooperative Programme for
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Long-range Transmission of Air Pollutants in Europe (EMEP) to the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (November 13,2012. Ac.);
5. GMO Amendment to the Aarhus Convention (18 September,2015. Ra.)
Integration of Environmental Aspects into Other Policy Areas
Socio-economic Development Strategy of Georgia “Georgia 2020”
“Georgia 2020” aims to create foundations for long-term inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Regional Development Program and Action Plan 2015-2017 • Ambient Air protection; • Developing water supply and drainage system; • Waste management; • Implementation of new mechanisms to reduce natural
and anthropogenic hazards; Strategy or Agricultural Development in Georgia 2015-2020 Strategic Direction 3.7: Climate Change, Environment and Biodiversity
Role and Importance of EPR for Georgia
● Independent international country assessment from competent authority
- UNECE;
● Comprehensive overview and analysis of current environmental
governance;
● Tool for measuring progress and identifying gaps;
● Detailed and authoritative recommendations for Government of Georgia,
MENRP and other stakeholders;
● Tool for international community to have proper understanding about
country’s achievements and challenges;
● Tool for MENRP and government for further strategic planning at all
levels.
www.moe.gov.ge
Ekaterine Grigalava Deputy Minister of Environment and
Natural Resources Protection of Georgia e.grigalava@moe.gov.ge
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