Published on: 2026-05-11
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Georgia, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is expanding measures to protect the population from the consequences of climate change. Those populations at increased risk receive assistance in preparing for floods, landslides, and other climate threats.
The program is implemented jointly with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, as well as with the organizations Black Sea Eco Academy and Hydroc. The projects cover 11 river basins: Alazani, Chorokhi, Inguri, Iori, Khobistskali, Khrami/Ktsia, Kintrishi, Mtkvari, Natanebi, Rioni, and Supsa.
As part of the initiative, local residents identify threats, develop risk management plans, and implement measures to prevent disasters and mitigate their consequences.
By the end of May 2026, fifty communities in western Georgia will complete the preparation of plans and begin the implementation of practical measures. Among them are river bed cleaning, construction of protective structures, laying drainage channels, strengthening shores and slopes, as well as planting trees and shrubs with a deep root system. Such measures should help reduce the scale of the consequences of extreme weather events.
Similar projects will also be implemented in fifty settlements in eastern Georgia. All the work is planned to be completed by the end of 2027.
“People are at the core of climate resilience. When communities understand the existing risks and take necessary measures, they can protect their lives and their future,” said Douglas Webb, the permanent representative of UNDP in Georgia.
The initiative is part of a program supported by the Green Climate Fund, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and the Government of Georgia. It is aimed at protecting the population, infrastructure, and economy from growing climate threats.
Georgia is among nine Eastern European countries receiving support from the Green Climate Fund to strengthen resilience to climate change. Assistance is also received by Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
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