Georgia: The Georgian deputy minister for environmental protection and agriculture, Nino Tandilashvili, was announced to be elected as a member of the Governing Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on Tuesday. The GCF is an organisation initiated by the UN as a component of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It was founded in 2014 as a functioning body to assist developing nations in their attempts to combat climate change via strategies like adaptation and mitigation.
Nations chose Tandilashvili in the Eastern European area for the GCF Board of Directors. As a result, Georgia and other countries in the region will be able to fortify their ties to the organisation and benefit from its resources, which include green funding and climate-smart technology.
The Ministry claims that Georgia and the GCF have collaborated “closely and fruitfully”. It was also stated the organisation is supporting numerous initiatives in Georgia. Tandilashvili will be a key player in determining the GCF’s direction and policies. She will be representing the interests of the Eastern European area as a member of the Governing Board.
The goal of the GCF is to support developing nations in their efforts to address the threat of climate change by providing funding for initiatives that will lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve resiliency to its effects. It is a significant worldwide initiative that attempts to assist nations in countering climate change’s consequences while also sustainable development. Many contributors, including developed countries, international organisations, and private sector groups, support the GCF.
Georgia and Eastern Europe will benefit from Nino Tandilashvili’s appointment to the Green Climate Fund’s Governing Board since it will offer them a greater voice inside the organisation and guarantee that resources and expertise are focused on their most urgent needs. Additionally, it will aid the nation’s sustainable development in light of the changing environment.
Several social media users shared their opinions. Georgian national Jaba Chkhetiani, who resides in Rustavi, stated, “I’m overjoyed to learn that Nino Tandilashvili has been chosen to serve on the Green Climate Fund’s Governing Board. This is a huge step forward for our country; as someone who lives in Georgia and has witnessed the consequences of climate change on our nation.”
Batumi resident Tamar Kobalia remarked, “I believe Georgia will benefit from this. With Nino Tandilashvili on the Governing Board, we will have a representative who can advocate for our interests and concerns. As a small nation, we frequently feel ignored on the global stage. We can confront the impacts of climate change with the support of the GCF, and I am optimistic that this will result in meaningful development for our nation.”
Giorgi Gegeshidze, a resident of Tbilisi, said, “I think this is a fantastic chance for Georgia to demonstrate its dedication to combating climate change. With Nino Tandilashvili on the board, we will have a seasoned executive who can assist in leading the GCF’s initiatives and guaranteeing that our nation is well-represented. We are all affected by the severe problem of climate change, and I am pleased to see that our government is acting to solve it.”