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Caucasus Environmental NGO Network
28, Chovelidze street
Tbilisi, 380008, GEORGIA
Tel: ++ 995 32 99 63 28, 995 99 57 77 22
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Web: http://www.cenn.org/
Tbilisi, 27 November, 2013
The Second Regional Conference on Environment for the South Caucasus
On November 27 at Bulachauri Green Center the Second Regional Conference on
Environment in South Caucasus within the scope of the EU-funded program
being implemented by the International Organization Mercy Corps and Caucasus
Environmental NGO Network CENN was held.
At the conference a programme Enhancing Local Capacity and Regional
Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation in
Georgia and the South Caucasus presented a general overview of the
programme's past two years progress and up-to-date achievements.
A broad spectrum of stakeholders attended a conference representing the
Ministries of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, Armenia and
Azerbaijan, donor organizations USAID, relevant agencies and international
and local NGOs. The event gathered some 43 professionals and national
authorities from the three Caucasian countries.
The guests from Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as Georgian stakeholders
participated in the discussions over the presented results aiming at
enhancing regional cooperation for the mitigation of the climate change
impact on environment and on social and economic situation in the South
Caucasus. The conference participants reviewed the developed municipal CCA
plans and proposed actions against the anticipated environmental and social
impacts in the region in the trans-boundary context. Presentations on the
pilot projects' progress being implemented by local organizations were
delivered and a replication strategy was discussed along with future
activities and plans.
The conference highlighted the programme developments in participating
countries, and explored possible solutions in an environment of
understanding and joint efforts. The conference served as a good place for
information exchange. Participant's draw crucial recommendations regarding
local level Climate Change Adaptation Plans to be translated into the
trans-boundary adaptation plans.
Delegation of the European Union to Georgia
38, Nino Chkheidze, 0102 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel:(+995 32) 294 37 63
Fax:(+995 32) 294 37 68
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/georgia/index_en.htm
The European Commission is the EU's executive body.
"The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to
gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together,
during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of
stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural
diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is
committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and
peoples beyond its borders".
Caucasus Environmental NGO Network
28, Chovelidze street
Tbilisi, 380008, GEORGIA
Tel: ++ 995 32 99 63 28, 995 99 57 77 22
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Web: http://www.cenn.org/
Tbilisi, 27 November, 2013
The Second Regional Conference on Environment for the South Caucasus
On November 27 at Bulachauri Green Center the Second Regional Conference on
Environment in South Caucasus within the scope of the EU-funded program
being implemented by the International Organization Mercy Corps and Caucasus
Environmental NGO Network CENN was held.
At the conference a programme Enhancing Local Capacity and Regional
Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation in
Georgia and the South Caucasus presented a general overview of the
programme's past two years progress and up-to-date achievements.
A broad spectrum of stakeholders attended a conference representing the
Ministries of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, Armenia and
Azerbaijan, donor organizations USAID, relevant agencies and international
and local NGOs. The event gathered some 43 professionals and national
authorities from the three Caucasian countries.
The guests from Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as Georgian stakeholders
participated in the discussions over the presented results aiming at
enhancing regional cooperation for the mitigation of the climate change
impact on environment and on social and economic situation in the South
Caucasus. The conference participants reviewed the developed municipal CCA
plans and proposed actions against the anticipated environmental and social
impacts in the region in the trans-boundary context. Presentations on the
pilot projects' progress being implemented by local organizations were
delivered and a replication strategy was discussed along with future
activities and plans.
The conference highlighted the programme developments in participating
countries, and explored possible solutions in an environment of
understanding and joint efforts. The conference served as a good place for
information exchange. Participant's draw crucial recommendations regarding
local level Climate Change Adaptation Plans to be translated into the
trans-boundary adaptation plans.
Delegation of the European Union to Georgia
38, Nino Chkheidze, 0102 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel:(+995 32) 294 37 63
Fax:(+995 32) 294 37 68
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/georgia/index_en.htm
The European Commission is the EU's executive body.
"The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to
gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together,
during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of
stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural
diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is
committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and
peoples beyond its borders".