Field Trip Report
In December 2018, the Green Alternative staff carried out a field trip to the town of Kaspi in order to collect information about environmental and social impacts of the HeidelbergCement Georgia plant. Download
In December 2018, the Green Alternative staff carried out a field trip to the town of Kaspi in order to collect information about environmental and social impacts of the HeidelbergCement Georgia plant.
The violations of social, economic and environmental rights during development and energy infrastructure projects
The report assesses the shortcomings in the protection of social, economic, and environmental rights in South Caucasus countries based on ongoing development and energy infrastructure projects. Case of South Caucasus countries Download
The report assesses the shortcomings in the protection of social, economic, and environmental rights in South Caucasus countries based on ongoing development and energy infrastructure projects. Case of South Caucasus countries
Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) Toolkit
The aim of toolkit is to introduce the theoretical background for HRIA in South Caucasus. The toolkit is envisaged for various civil society organizations to learn about HRIA, its advantages and forms. In addition to theoretical background, we try to emphasize on community based HRIA that could serve as potential guidance to carry out South …
The aim of toolkit is to introduce the theoretical background for HRIA in South Caucasus. The toolkit is envisaged for various civil society organizations to learn about HRIA, its advantages and forms. In addition to theoretical background, we try to emphasize on community based HRIA that could serve as potential guidance to carry out South Caucasus countries.
Monitoring of Biodiversity in Protected Areas
The goal of the study was to evaluate some threats related to the protected areas according to biodiversity monitoring indicators; based on the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis, to develop proposals (recommendations) in the following two directions: 1) To improve biodiversity indicators; 2) To improve planning and management of protected areas. Author: I. Matcharashvili, T. …
The goal of the study was to evaluate some threats related to the protected areas according to biodiversity monitoring indicators; based on the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis, to develop proposals (recommendations) in the following two directions: 1) To improve biodiversity indicators; 2) To improve planning and management of protected areas.
Author: I. Matcharashvili, T. Arveladze, I. Svanidze, M. Archuadze, D. Kobakhidze, I. Kutateladze
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Ambient Air Pollution in Georgia – Challenges of European Integration
Ambient Air Pollution in Georgia – Challenges of European Integration This policy brief covers period of December 2017 till June 2018 Download
Ambient Air Pollution in Georgia - Challenges of European Integration
This policy brief covers period of December 2017 till June 2018
Special Manager at the Georgian Manganese – Attempts for Improvement of the Enterprise or Distribution of Shares?
The report highlights the process of special management introduction at Georgian Manganese LLC in May 2017: the situation in the enterprise and the process of selection of the special manager candidates.. Author: Nino Gujaraidze Download
The report highlights the process of special management introduction at Georgian Manganese LLC in May 2017: the situation in the enterprise and the process of selection of the special manager candidates..
Author: Nino Gujaraidze
Environmental and social issues related to the construction and operation of transmission lines
The Policy Brief is focused on issues related to environmental and social impact of Electricity Transmission Lines construction and exploitation as well as systemic problems in current practices for implementation of Transmission Lines construction and reconstruction projects. Also, it points out existing gaps in the current legislation which fail to ensure the protection of rights …
The Policy Brief is focused on issues related to environmental and social impact of Electricity Transmission Lines construction and exploitation as well as systemic problems in current practices for implementation of Transmission Lines construction and reconstruction projects. Also, it points out existing gaps in the current legislation which fail to ensure the protection of rights and interests of the local population due to the implementation of Transmission Lines projects.
Author: Tinatin Arveladze
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Public participation in the decision-making on energy projects
This policy brief reviews whether the decision-making on energy projects, in particular, power plant construction projects, has changed with the adoption of the Environmental Assessment Code on June 1, 2017; namely, whether the code influenced the opportunities of the public to participate in decision-making. Author: Kety Gujaraidze Download
This policy brief reviews whether the decision-making on energy projects, in particular, power plant construction projects, has changed with the adoption of the Environmental Assessment Code on June 1, 2017; namely, whether the code influenced the opportunities of the public to participate in decision-making.
Author: Kety Gujaraidze
Nenskra Hydro Project – Update
The Asian Infrastracture Investment Bank is considering a non-sovereign loan of USD 100 million1 for a 280 MW reservoir-type hydropower plant, located in the Nenskra and Nakra valleys of Northwest Georgia. We would like to provide information about new developments that the AIIB should consider as part of its due dillgence on the project. Author: …
The Asian Infrastracture Investment Bank is considering a non-sovereign loan of USD 100 million1 for a 280 MW reservoir-type hydropower plant, located in the Nenskra and Nakra valleys of Northwest Georgia. We would like to provide information about new developments that the AIIB should consider as part of its due dillgence on the project.
Author: David Chipashvili
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A Recipe for Success
A Recipe for Success, Cookbook on public participation with experiences from Visegrad 4 and Eastern Partnership coutries Download
A Recipe for Success, Cookbook on public participation with experiences from Visegrad 4 and Eastern Partnership coutries