UNDP and Norway announce new partnership for plastic-free Georgia

UNDP and Norway, in collaboration with Georgia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture and the Caucasus Environmental NGOs Network (CENN), announced a new partnership for a plastic-free Georgia where every citizen can enjoy their right to a clean and healthy environment.

With GEL405,000 in funding from Norway, the 12-month project will reach out to key stakeholders across the country, accelerating a smooth transition towards a circular economy and fostering sustainable practices in plastic waste management. This includes local authorities, waste management experts, private companies, and civil society organizations.

The project launch takes place on Friday, 9 February, at 2:45 pm, at Radisson Blue Iveria Hotel, First Republic Square, Tbilisi.

Douglas Webb, UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in Georgia; Rebecca Lie, Deputy Ambassador of Norway in Georgia; Solomon Pavliashvili, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia; and Laurent G. E. Nicole, CENN Executive Director, will address the event participants with welcoming remarks.