AN YEAR AFTER THE ENACTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CODE: THE SHORTCOMINGS IDENTIFIED
In this policy brief two important shortcomings are explained that were identified in the practice as concerned the application of the EIA norms under the Environmental Assessment Code. Relevant changes should urgently be introduced to the Environmental Assessment Code to address these shortcomings. Author: Kety Gujaraidze Download
In this policy brief two important shortcomings are explained that were identified in the practice as concerned the application of the EIA norms under the Environmental Assessment Code. Relevant changes should urgently be introduced to the Environmental Assessment Code to address these shortcomings.
Author: Kety Gujaraidze
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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
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
Six reasons for not financing the Nenskra hydropower project in Georgia
Six reasons for not financing the Nenskra hydropower project in Georgia
Six reasons for not financing the Nenskra hydropower project in Georgia
Shah Denize gas field development
Shah Denize gas field development
Shah Denize gas field development
Woman and Energy – Uneasy Relations
Woman and Energy – Uneasy Relations
Woman and Energy – Uneasy Relations
