Tbilisi: Nino Tandilashvili, First Deputy Minister of Environment and Agriculture, participated in the second session of UNSDCF (United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework). He introduced at the meeting various environmental protection, rural and agricultural development priorities of the ministry for the next year.
Speaking on the occasion Minister stated that “carrying the European Union policy on environmental protection and agriculture is at the top of our government agenda. Each step taken is directed towards the development of the country and to return Georgia to the European family where it belongs as soon as possible. It is worth noting that the European Commission’s positive recommendation on candidate status for EU membership highlights positive results in environmental protection and rural and agricultural development in Georgia.
It is worth mentioning that the Achievements of Georgia are reflected in the report of the European Commission. The first Deputy Minister focused on the results of air quality improvements, carbon emissions reduction in the industrial and transport sectors, progress made in the development of the forest sector, water resources management of the country, and laws on industrial emissions.
Nino Tandilashvili also spoke about the progress achieved in rural and agricultural development and ongoing state programs. First Deputy also expressed his gratitude and thanked his partners for their support.
It is noteworthy that the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Agreement 2021-2025 (UNSDCF) was signed between the Republic of Georgia Government and the United Nations Representation in October 2020. The agreement is a five-year strategic action plan of the United Nations. It defines the general rules and regulations of the work of each agency of the organisation in Georgia.
Notbaly climate change impacted the environment to a large extent. UN and its allies agencies are working jointly with many countries for the protection of the environment and mitigate ill effect of climate change at the international level. Underdeveloped and underdeveloping countries are most affected by the negative impacts of climate change.
