Kutaisi: New automatic atmospheric air quality monitoring station

In the Kutaisi city of Georgia under the framework of the project “Save Nature – Georgia” a new automatic atmospheric air quality monitoring station has been opened. This has been opened to provide updated and accurate data on the air quality of the city.

The new station for air monitoring was opened by Vasil Gedevanishvili, the head of the National Environmental Agency whereas Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden Emergency and Plenipotentiary to Georgia Anna Lieberg was also present on the occasion as well.

Meanwhile the head of the National Environment Agency spoke about the importance of expanding the atmospheric air quality monitoring network and the need to strengthen the country’s capabilities in this direction.

Vasil Gedevanishvili said that “We are actively cooperating with international partners towards expanding the atmospheric air quality monitoring network across the country which is important both for fulfilling the commitments made under the Association Treaty with the European Union and improving air quality in Georgia”.

He also added “It should be noted that within the framework of the project “Save Nature – Georgia” 8 automatic and 1 mobile station for monitoring atmospheric air quality have been purchased. I would like to thank the Swedish government for its support and successful cooperation”.

On the other hand Sweden’s Emergency and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Georgia emphasized fruitful and productive cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking on the other hand Anna Lieberg stated ” Within the framework of the grant agreement between the governments of Georgia and Sweden the priorities of the project “Save Nature – Georgia” are to promote the protection and restoration of biodiversity, improve the air quality monitoring network and strengthen the institutional capabilities of the Ministry and its agencies”.

Anna Lieberg added “Recently important and actionable steps have been taken in the direction of improving air quality monitoring in Georgia. Expanding the atmospheric air quality monitoring network is an important achievement not only for reducing air pollution but also for improving the environment in Georgia in general”.

It is worth noting that there are already 13 atmospheric air quality monitoring stations in the country, including 11 automatic and 2 mobile. The data received from the new stations will gradually will be helpful for the the working of agency as well.