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2021-2023 Action Plan of Georgia’s 2030 Climate Strategy

Made 2021-02-24 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Agricultural and rural development, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Land and soil, Water, Waste and hazardous substances
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climate change, emissions, innovation, pastoralism, soil conservation/soil improvement, soil pollution/quality, animal production, pollution control, ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, energy conservation/energy production, afforestation/reforestation, forest management/forest conservation, sustainable development, sustainable use, bioenergy, biofuel, certification, business/industry/corporations, policy/planning, renewable energy, data collection/reporting, research, effluent waste water/discharge, recycling/reuse, sewerage, solid waste, waste management
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  1. 1.1.1

    1.1.1. Technical and Until 2024 includes the Support implementation Until 2024, 9 Annual report Ministry of Economy and JSC “Georgian Energy 2023 Q4 2,178,000,000.0 GEL 2,178,000,000.0 Imereti WPP procedural support for wind following WP plants: of Directive 2009/28/EC Wind Power of the Ministry Sustainable Development Development Fund” GEL – ltd power (WP) generation Imereti -104 MW of the Association Plants (WPP) of Economy “Usasrulo Rikoti-Phona - 20 MW Agreement; are constructed. and Sustainable Companies running the power (Investment) Energia”; Tbilisi - 54 MW SDG 3 (Good Health and Development plants that will implement this Rikoti-Phona Dirbula - 21 მგვტ Well-Being); SDG 7 (MESD) action WPP – ltd Ruisi - 12.6 MW (Affordable and Clean “Taba”; Samgori - 8 MW Energy); Energy Balance Tbilisi WPP – Zestaponi - 50 MW SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities of Georgia JSC Nigoza - 50 MW1 and Communities) “Caucasian Kaspi - 54 MW Wind Company”; Kaspi WPP – “Caucasian Wind Company”; Samgori WPP – ltd “Vento”; Zestaponi WPP – lts “Zestaponi Wind Power Plant”; 1 Environmental decision on Nigoza WPP isn’t made so far (Status: 24.02.2021) Nigoza WPP – JSC “Chalik Georgia Wind”; Ruisi WPP – ltd “Ruisi Wind Power Plant”; Dirbula WPP – ltd “Sinte”.

  2. 1.1.2

    1.1.2. Technical and Until 2024 includes the Support implementation Until 2024, 7 Annual report Ministry of Economy and JSC “Georgian Energy 2023 Q4 209,880,000.0 GEL 209,880,000.0 Udabno SPP procedural support for solar following SP plants: of Directive 2009/28/EC; Solar Power of the Ministry Sustainable Development Development Fund” GEL ltd “Georgia power (SP) generation Udabno -5 MW SDG 3 (Good Health and Plants (SPP) are of Economy solar Unspeified solar plant-1 Well-Being); SDG 7 constructed. and Sustainable Companies running the SP company”; MW (Affordable and Clean Development power plants that will (Investment) Gardabani Plavi - 7 MW Energy); implement this action SPP– EBRD; Gardabani - 50 MW SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities Energy Balance Marneuli SPP (EBRD) and Communities) of Georgia – ltd “New Marneuli - 20 MW Generation”; Geosolar - 9 MW Sagarejo SPP Sagarejo - 25 MW – JSC “Georgian Energy Development Fund.”

  3. 1.1.3

    1.1.3. Technical and Until 2024 includes the Support implementation Until 2024. 10 Annual report Ministry of Economy and JSC “Georgian Energy 2023 Q4 1,980,000,000.0 GEL 1,980,000,000.0 Kirnati HPP – procedural support for hydro following HP plants of Directive 2009/28/EC; Hydro Power of the Ministry Sustainable Development Development Fund” GEL lts “Adjara power (HP) generation (more than 13 MW SDG 3 (Good Health and Plants (HPP) are of Economy Energy 2007”; capacity): Well-Being); SDG 7 constructed. and Sustainable Companies running the power Khobi HPP – Kirnati - 51.25 MW (Affordable and Clean Development plants that will implement this (Investment) ltd “Kartli Khobi - 46.7 MW Energy); action Investment Mtkvari - 53 MW SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities Energy Balance Group Mestiachala 1 - 20 MW and Communities) of Georgia Energy“; Stori 1 - 20.03 MW Mtkvari HPP Samkuritskali 2 -26.28 – ltd “Mtkvari MW HPP”; Metekhi 1 - 36.73 MW Mestiachala 1 Ghebi - 14.34 MW HPP – JSC Chiora - 14.15 MW “Svaneti Zoti - 44.31 MW Hydro”; Stori 1 HPP – ltd “Gota 21”; Samkuristskal i 2 HPP – ltd “Peri”; Metekhi 1 HPP – ltd “Phazisi Energy and Yenigun”; Chiora HPP – ltd “Chiora HPP”; Zoti HPP Cascade – JSC “Georgian Renewable Energy Company.” Objective 1.2 Improvement of average efficiency of thermal power plants Outcome indicator of the Indicator of electricity generation efficiency in thermal Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 1.2.1: electricity plants term target -term target term target target 2 Year 2018 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 National Statistics Office of Georgia (Georgian Energy Balance) Value 44% 45% 48% 48% 49% More than 50% Risk Lack of financial resources Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 1.2.1. implementation of There will be works done SDG 3 (Good Health and By 2024 one Annual report Ministry of Economy and JSC “Georgian Oil and Gas 2023 Q4 531,200,000.0 GEL 332,000,000.0 Oil and Gas 199,200,000.0 GEL technical work of thermal on every existing thermal Well-Being); SDG 7 combined-cycle of JSC Sustainable Development Corporation” Corporatio power plants power plants for (Affordable and Clean gas thermal “Georgian Oil n improvement of the Energy); power plant is and Gas average efficiency. In SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities constructed. Corporation” addition, new combined- and Communities). cycle thermal plants will Energy Balance be equipped with new of Georgia technologies to improve their energy efficiency. By 2023 Gardabani 3 – combined-cycle gas thermal power plant will be constructed. Objective 1.3. Strengthen the capacities of renewable energy integration in the transmission network of Georgia Outcome indicator of the Share of renewable energy (wind and solar power Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 1.3.1. plants) in Georgian energy systems installed capacity term target -term target term target target Year 2019 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Ten-year network development plan of Georgia Value 0.5% 0.6% 7.1% 12.2% 10.6% 18.2% Risk Delay/cancellation of works by construction companies/investors due to population protests; Delays in conducting research required for projects due to the pandemic (including mobilization of a group of foreign experts) Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 3

  4. 1.3.1

    1.3.1. Implementation of Reinforcement of SDG 3 (Good Health and Until 2024, Annual report Ministry of Economy and JSC “Georgian State 2023 Q4 771,804,000.0 GEL 109,692, 24 14 662,112,000.0 GEL EBRD, WB, Ten-year network national transmission Well-Being); SDG 7 approximately of the Ministry Sustainable Development Electosystem” 000.0 KFW, EU- development plan of Georgia system infrastructure, (Affordable and Clean 1659 MW of Economy GEL (loan, grant) NIF for electricity distribution addressing the existing Energy); electrical and Sustainable companies problems, responding to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities substation will Development the future challenges, and and Communities). be constructed implementing the and/or Ten-year opportunities, including renovated; network the integration of development renewable energy sources Approximately plan of Georgia into the network. 490 km long transmission lines will be constructed and/or renovated; Wind and solar power plants with in total 435 MW installed capacities will be integrated. Objective 1.4. Development of new policy documents and legislation in the energy sector Outcome indicator of the Number of initiated new policy documents, laws, and Baseline Medium- Medium Medium- Medium-term Final target Sources of verification objective 1.4.1. secondary legislature elaborated in the energy sector, term target -term term target target discussed and agreed with relevant stakeholders. target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual report of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Value 7 9 12 20 26 More than 30 Risk Lack of human resources, non-approval of the documents in time due to political or other external factors Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n

  5. 1.4.1

    1.4.1. Development of a long- Support implementation The strategic Annual report Ministry of Economy and 2023 Q4 198,000.0 GEL 198,000.0 GEL EU, Development of a long-term term (2030) of Directive 2009/28/EC document, of the Ministry Sustainable Development Governmen comprehensive multisectoral comprehensive state discussed and of Economy (grant) t of strategy document for energy policy strategic agreed with and Sustainable Sweden, Georgia’s energy policy document, which will stakeholders, is Development UNDP later become the basis for elaborated and the development of short, approved. medium, and long-term strategies with a particular emphasis on the utilization of Georgia’s renewable energy resources. Goal 2 Reduce of GHG emissions to 15% in transport sector compared to reference scenario projection Link to SDGs SDGs 3, 8, 11 Impact indicator 2.1: Amount of GHG emissions from the transport Historical Baseline Medium-term Mediu Reference Final target Sources of verification sector(GgCO2e) target m-term scenario target projection Year 1990 2015 2024 2028 2030 2030 2030 National GHG Inventory Value 3,823 4,139 4,563 5,257 7,110 < 6,044 (- 15%) Objective 2.1 Increase the share of low and zero emissions and road-worthy private vehicles in the vehicle fleet 4 Outcome indicator of the Share of electric vehicles in Georgia’s registered Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 2.1.1: vehicles fleet term target -term target term target target Year 2019 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Registered vehicle fleet database of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Value 0.14% 0.5% 1% 2% 3% 5% Outcome indicator of the Share of hybrid cars in Georgia’s registered vehicles Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final Goal Sources of verification objective 2.1.2: fleet term target -term target term target target Year 2019 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Registered vehicle fleet database of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Value 4.91% 5.5% 6.7% 9.8% 15% 20% Outcome indicator of the Percentage of vehicles failing first technical inspection Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 2.1.3: term target -term target term target target Year 2019 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) data base Value 55% 54% 50% 45% 40% 30% Risk Failure of implementing incentive measures for electric vehicles due to the reduced state financial resources caused by a pandemic; Failure of developing affordable and high-coverage second-hand electric vehicle market; Due to the reduced income of the public, reduction of the costs for technical maintenance of the cars/purchase of the new car. Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n

  6. 2.1.1

    2.1.1. Implementing Implementation of legal Support implementation At least one Secondary legal Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Internal Affairs 2023 Q2 Administrative costs changes in existing and administrative of Directive 2009/28/EC; legal/secondary act published Sustainable Development regulation related to the measures for reducing the SDG 3 (Health and well- legal act for on the website Periodic Technical Inspection technical inspection of tendency of bypassing the being). reducing of Legislative (PTI) centers vehicles. technical inspection. bypassing the Herald of technical Georgia inspection is “Matsne” ltd “Georgian Accreditation approved. Center” 5

  7. 2.1.2

    2.1.2. More efficient Take legislative and/or Support implementation By 2024 Annual report Ministry of Internal Ministry of Economy and 2023 Q1 120,000.0 GEL 120,000. 30 08 execution of fines foreseen administrative measures of directive 2009/28/EC; additional 150 of the Ministry Affairs Sustainable Development 0 GEL under the Administrative to reduce the tendency of SDG 3 (Health and well- video cameras of Internal Offences Code of Georgia in bypassing the technical being). equipped with a Affairs terms of technical inspection inspection, as well as technical of the vehicles. install video cameras on inspection Secondary legal the main highways, undergo act published urban and rural roads for function have on the website the control of the been purchased of Legislative vehicles that haven’t and are in Herald of passed the technical operation; Georgia inspection. It is planned “Matsne” to purchase a total of 150 Relevant video cameras, which will normative act enable technical and/or inspection and control of administrative the vehicles that haven’t measure is passed the technical adopted that inspection. The activity imposes fine for serves to increase the vehicle that referrals for technical hasn’t passed the inspections, remove the technical least efficient vehicles inspection at from the roads/ market, least 4 times a and renew the fleet, month. which will increase its average efficiency.

  8. 2.1.3

    2.1.3. Control of the exhaust Activity envisages the Support implementation By 2024 3 field Annual report Ministry of Internal Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 498,000.0 GEL 498,000.0 GEL fumes from the vehicles on establishment and of directive 2009/28/EC; measuring of the Ministry Affairs Protection and Agriculture the roads. implementation of the SDG 3 (Health and well- devices are of Internal technical mechanism for being). purchased and Affairs Ministry of Economy and controlling vehicle used by the Sustainable Development exhaust fumes on the Ministry of Annual report street in real-time. Internal Affairs of the Ministry LEPL “Land Transport Agency” and the Ministry of of Environmental Environmental Protection and The State Sub-Agency Protection and Agriculture Department of Environmental Agriculture in Supervision the streets of big cities, which automatically, in real-time, measures the level of exhaust fumes from vehicles and identifies the disturbing vehicle.

  9. 2.1.4

    2.1.4. For the promotion of Conduct cost-benefit Support implementation A research The research Ministry of Finance Ministry of Economy and 2023 Q3 Administrative costs electric vehicles, analysis to identify how of directive 2009/28/EC; report on the report on cost- Sustainable Development identification of optimal tax imposing additional tax SDG 3 (Health and well- cost- effectiveness. incentive alternatives based incentives (except for being). effectiveness of LEPL “Service Agency” on the cost-benefit analysis. excise tax) for electric new tax vehicles will increase the incentive entry rate of electric alternatives for vehicles in the market to electric vehicles gradually replace the fleet is published. and estimate the fiscal effect. 6

  10. 2.1.5

    2.1.5. Improve infrastructure Constructing charging Support implementation By 2024 15 new Annual report Tbilisi City Hall Companies of electric vehicles 2023 Q1 Administrative costs for electric vehicles in spots, parking lines, and of directive 2009/28/EC; charging spots of Tbilisi City Tbilisi. other supporting SDG 3 (Health and well- for electric Hall Construction companies infrastructure for the being). vehicles are electric vehicles. constructed in Private companies the streets; State entities At least 3500 places are added within the system of zonal- hour parking of Tbilisi that envisages zero tariffs for electric vehicles.

  11. 2.1.6

    2.1.6. Discussion on the Discuss and impose high SDG 3 (Health and well- The study has The (economic) Ministry of Finance Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 300,000.0 GEL 300,000.0 GEL possibility of increase in import progressive tax in being). been conducted feasibility study Protection and Agriculture import duty for old vehicles case of economic that examines report based on (economic) feasibility. the economic LEPL “Service Agency” feasibility study. (From 2017, a double feasibility of import tax rate above 10 imposing LEPL “Revenue Service” years and a triple import progressive tax above 14 years is in import duty on force, which reduces 5-year, 6-10- imports of old, inefficient year, and above vehicles and the active 10-year old entry of new models, vehicles’ import hybrids, and electric taxes in point of vehicles into the market). vehicle’s age and engine capacity at a directly proportional growing rate.

  12. 2.1.7

    2.1.7. Emission standards on Restriction of imported SDG 3 (Health and well- Until 2024 cost- Normative act Ministry of Economy and LEPL “Service Agency” 2022 Q4 1,203,840.0 GEL 213,840.0 GEL UNEP 990,000.0 GEL the import of vehicles based vehicles according to being). benefit analysis published on Sustainable Development on the cost-effectiveness their emissions rates will document is the website of (grant) analysis (EUR4 / EUR5) dramatically improve published; Legislative emissions intensities in Herald of new vehicle stocks and EUR4 / EUR5 Georgia gradually replace the (engine) “Matsne” existing vehicle fleet with standards more efficient models. conformable regulations are introduced and established. Objective 2.2 Encourage the reduced demand on fossil fuels and the use of biofuels Outcome indicator of the Share of renewable energy consumed by all types of Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 2.2.1: transport in the final energy consumption on the term target -term target term territory of Georgia target target Year 2018 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 National Statistics Office of Georgia (Georgia’s Energy Balance); Value 2% 3% 4% 6% 8% 10% Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan. Risk Low interest of private sector; Failure of implementing incentive measures for electric vehicles due to the reduced state financial resources caused by the pandemic; Failure of developing affordable and high-coverage second-hand electric vehicle market. Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit 7 Amount Code Amount Organizatio n

  13. 2.2.1

    2.2.1. Discuss the increase in Discuss and prepare the Support implementation Report on the Feasibility Ministry of Finance Ministry of Economy and 2023 Q4 300,000.0 GEL 300,000.0 GEL taxes for fuels possibility to increase in of directive 2009/28/EC; feasibility of Study Report Sustainable Development taxes for fuels for SDG 3 (Health and well- potential decreasing activity of being). increase in taxes Ministry of Environmental gasoline and diesel-driven for fuels in Protection and Agriculture cars, with a proportion of terms of drivers making the shift economic and to using public transport environmental systems as a primary impact, mode. including tax ad administration perspectives.

  14. 2.2.2

    2.2.2. Support and From 2019, production Support implementation A database Annual report Ministry of Ltd “Biodiesel Georgia” 2023 Q4 Administrative costs encouragement of the and sale of B5, i.e., 5% of directive 2009/28/EC; about biodiesel of the Ministry Environmental biodiesel production biodiesel and 95% diesel SDG 3 (Health and well- production and of Protection and The Biomass Association of mixture (blend) and B7, being). realization is Environmental Agriculture Georgia or 7% biodiesel and 93% created; Protection and diesel mixture (blend), Agriculture are being carried out by the private sector, One information construction of one large- brochure is scale biodiesel developed and (Renewable, alternative, published. clean energy production) factory is planned by 2023. The activity involves promoting biodiesel production, collecting biodiesel production and sales data, and monitoring trends to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Also, prepare an information brochure about biodiesel to encourage its utilization. Objective 2.3 Promote non-motorized means of mobility and public transport Outcome indicator of the Percentage of share of travel done by non-motorized Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 2.3.1: transport (cycling and walking) in Tbilisi term target -term target term target target Year 2016 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Tbilisi Sustainable Transport study Value 27,15% 30% 32% 33% 34% 35% Outcome indicator of the Percentage of share of travel done by the public Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 2.3.2: transport (metro, bus, minibus) in Tbilisi term target -term target term target target Year 2016 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Tbilisi Sustainable Transport study Value 39% 40% 41% 42% 43% 45% Risk Reduced state investments in public transport and planned infrastructural works due to the reduced state financial resources caused by the pandemic Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 8

  15. 2.3.1

    2.3.1. Implement the Activity envisages: SDG 3 (Health and well- Sustainable Monitoring Tbilisi City Hall ltd “Tbilisi Transport Company” 2023 Q4 1,762,200,000.0 GEL 1,762,200,000.0 EBRD, measures included in being); Urban Mobility reports of GEL ADB, Tbilisi’s Green Transport Development of the SDG 11 (Sustainable cities Plan (SUMP) is Tbilisi’s Green ltd “Tbilisi Minibus” KfW, AFD, Policy Plan Sustainable Urban and communities). developed; Transport Mobility Plan of Tbilisi Policy Plan Tbilisi Parking (loan, grant) (SUMP); Bus fleet is Tbilisi bus reform (fleet upgraded; upgrade, introduction of a new route network); Modernizing the metro At least 3500 and increasing its places are added capacity; Cable car/rope within the construction; system of zonal- Introduction of a smart hour parking; transport system; Introduction of zonal- In accordance hour parking; with the Rehabilitation of streets principles of in accordance with the multimodal principles of multimodal planning, at planning. least one street is rehabilitated.

  16. 2.3.2

    2.3.2. Implement the Activity envisages: SDG 3 (Health and well- Until 2024 more Monitoring Batumi City Hall Ltd “Batumi Autotransport” 2023 Q4 8,800,000.0 GEL 8,800,000.0 GEL EBRD measures listed in Batumi’s being); than 20% of report of E5P Sustainable Urban Mobility Improve the efficiency of SDG 11 (Sustainable cities measures Batumi’s (loan, grant) Plan (SUMP) bus routes; Increase bus and communities). included in the Sustainable capacity and number of plan are Urban Mobility passengers; Introduction implemented; Plan (SUMP) of zonal-hour parking in central districts; Planning Until 2024 8 and implementation of new electric reduced vehicle activity; buses are Purchase the buses operating; operated on modern standard diesel (euro 5) Until 2024 and fully electric buses, zonal-hour renewal/replenishment of parking is the municipal transport established at company fleet with new least on 6 adapted buses, which will locations. contribute to environmental protection and the proper functioning of the municipal transport system. Objective 2.4. Implement innovative, evidence-based initiatives in the transport sector Outcome indicator of the Number of additional GHG emissions reduction Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 2.4.1. initiatives based on the evidence in the transport sector term target -term target term target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Progress report of the Climate Strategy and Action Plan Value 0 1 2 3 4 5 Risk Failure to conduct cost-benefit analysis of the proposal for GHG emissions reduction in the transport sector due to the lack of human and research resources Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 9

  17. 2.4.1

    2.4.1. Develop international Activity envisages SDG 3 (Health and well- In the total Project proposal Ministry of Ministry of Finance 2022 Q3 178,200.0 GEL 178,200.0 GEL climate finance proposals for seeking financial being); project proposal document Environmental the improved public, inter- resources for the SDG 11 (Sustainable cities was developed Protection and Ministry of Economy and city, and non-motorised implementation of and communities). at least for 1 Agriculture Sustainable Development transport means. specific new policies and measure; (Environment and measures for the next Climate Change iteration of the Climate The project Department) Action Plan. proposal was presented to 3 potential financiers.

  18. 2.4.2

    2.4.2. Develop cost-benefit Activity envisages SDG 3 (Health and well- At least of Cost-benefit Ministry of LLC “Georgian Railway” 2023 Q4 257,400.0 GEL 257,400.0 GEL analysis and feasibility study conducting the cost- being) technical analysis Environmental to identify best options for benefits analysis that can analysis document Protection and Ministry of Economy and shifting road freight to rail. facilitate the document is Agriculture Sustainable Development identification of the most developed. (Environment and attractive measures to Climate Change pursue in the next Department) iteration of the Climate Action Plan. Goal 3 Support the low carbon development of the building sector through encouraging climate-goals oriented energy-efficient technologies and services Links to SDGs SDGs 7, 9, 11 Impact indicator 3.1: Amount of GHG emissions from building sector Historical Baseline Medium-term Mediu Reference Final target Sources of verification (ktCO2e) target m- scenario term projection target Year 1990 2015 2024 2028 2030 2030 2030 National GHG inventory Value N/A 1,954 3,635 4,277 4,625 Less than 4,625 Objective 3.1 Develop a system for energy efficiency certification of buildings Outcome indicator of the Percentage of newly constructed buildings subject by Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 3.1.1: law to certification that are certified for energy term target -term target term efficiency target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value 0 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% Risk Reschedule enacting the legal act requiring mandatory certification or delay in deadlines set by the act Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 10

  19. 3.1.1

    3.1.1. Elaborate the Elaborating the Support implementation Methodology Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q2 88,715,880.0 GEL 1,136,52 25 03 06 87,579,360.0 GEL EBRD, methodology for of Directive 2009/28/EC- supporting the of the Ministry Sustainable Development Protection and Agriculture 0.0 GEL DANIDA, methodology for certification of buildings EPBD; energy of Economy (loan, grant) KfW, EU certification of buildings Directive 2012/27/EU efficiency of and Sustainable Relevant municipaliteis that will enable the state EED; buildings is Development. to create exemplary Directive 2010/31/EU. created and thermal insulation SDG 11 (Sustainable cities agreed with Document of projects of the exterior and communities); NGOs operating methodology enclosures of buildings SDG 12 (Responsible in the supporting the for different climate consumption and environmental energy conditions per region and production). and energy efficiency of the in accordance with sector as well as buildings. constructing energy efficiency companies and standards and make the is in full results available for the accordance with wider public. EU Directive 2010/31/EU. 11

  20. 3.1.2

    3.1.2. Elaborate, approve, Elaborating and Support implementation Following Secondary legal Ministry of Economy and Relevant municipalities 2023 Q4 33,264,000.0 GEL 33,264,000.0 GEL EU, and implement secondary approving relevant of Directive 2009/28/EC- secondary legal acts published Sustainable Development KfW legislation on the energy secondary legislation. EPBD; acts that are on the website (grant) efficiency of buildings. Directive 2012/27/EU discussed with of Legislative EED; NGOs as well as Herald of Directive 2010/31/EU. constructing Georgia SDG 11 (Sustainable cities companies are “Matsne” and communities); created, agreed SDG 12 (Responsible and adopted in consumption and accordance with production). the timeframe specified in the law of Georgia on the energy performance of buildings, By 20 June 2021 National methodology for calculating the energy performance of buildings; Minimum energy performance requirements for buildings, parts of buildings, or building elements; Comparative methodology of calculating the cost-optimal level of minimum energy performance requirements; Rule of creation and use of one or several programs for calculation of energy performance; Rules of the total energy performance of a new building/existing building, the procedures for correct selection and installation, and the regulation and management of a building the engineering and technical support systems. 12 By 1 January 2022 - The procedure for certifying the energy performance of buildings; - Procedures for the regular inspection of heating and air conditioning systems in buildings; - The procedures for the accreditation and certification of an independent expert issuing energy performance certificates of buildings and inspecting heating and air conditioning systems in buildings; - „The procedures for the examination and verification of the energy performance certificates of buildings and the inspection reports of heating and air conditioning systems. “ By 30 June 2023: - National plan to increase the number of nearly zero- energy buildings By 1 January 2022: - Energy Performance Certificates of Buildings, Inspection Reports, and the procedure for the maintenance of the Databases 13 of Independent Experts. Objective 3.2 Raising consumer awareness about energy efficiency Outcome indicator of the Percentage of the costumers who identify energy Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 3.2.1: efficiency of building and household appliances as an term target -term target term important factor in consumer decision making target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Household expenditure survey of the National Statistics Office Value N/A 40% of target 55% of 60% of target 70% of 80% of target contingent contingent target contingent target continge contingen nt t Risk Failure of implementation/delay of information campaigns due to the lack of financial resources and pandemic constraints Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 14

  21. 3.2.1

    3.2.1. Development of Providing more Support implementation Supporting Annual report Ministry of Economy and Relevant municipalities 2023 Q4 411,840.0 GEL 411,840. 2401 standards, norms, and information to customers of Directive 2009/28/EC- schemes for of the Ministry Sustainable Development 0 GEL labelling schemes for when buying or replacing EPBD; Directive appliances that of Economy Relevant private sector appliances. home appliances with 2012/27/EU EED; take into and Sustainable increasing the market Directive 2010/30/EU; account the Development. share of energy-efficient SDG 3 (Good health and approaches of appliances. The measure well-being); NGOs and will be implemented private SDG 7 (Affordable and gradually. At the first companies and clean energy); stage, only certain part of are in energy-based appliances SDG 11 (Sustainable cities accordance with will be labeled. At and communities). EU Directive subsequent stages, the list 2010/30/EU are of labeled products will developed; significantly increase. To this end, European (CEN) and international By 2024, based standards for testing the on the scheme energy efficiency of created for the house appliances should energy be translated and efficiency of adopted. The adoption of appliances, the the energy labeling market share of regulations package labelled should be accompanied products by information campaign amounts to 100 on energy labeling. % of total products. By 30 September, the following technical regulations shall be adopted: a) Rules for energy labelling household dishwasher s; b) Rules for energy labelling household refrigerator s and freezers; c) Rules for energy labelling household clothes washers; d) Rules for energy labelling televisions; e) Rules for energy labelling of 15 ventilation appliances; f) Rules for energy labelling household air conditione rs; g) Rules for energy labelling for cold storage rooms; h) Rules for energy labelling household heating appliances; i) Rules for energy labelling solid fuel boilers and necessary appliances for solid boilers; j) Rules for energy labelling kitchen stoves and stove ventilation; k) Rules for energy labelling vacuum cleaners; l) Rules for energy labelling water heaters, hot water tanks, and solar panel complete sets; m) Rules for energy labelling heaters, heater complete sets, combined complete 16 sets for temperatur e control, solar panels and heaters, temperatur e control and solar panels; n) Rules for energy labelling bulbs and lamps; o) Rules for energy labelling; p) Rules for energy labelling household dryers; q) Rules for energy labelling combined clothes dryers.

  22. 3.2.2

    3.2.2. Implementation of Informing the public Support implementation According to the Annual report Ministry of Economy and 2022 Q4 299,376.0 GEL 299,376. 2401 energy efficiency awareness- about financially effective of the directive public opinion of the Ministry Sustainable Development 0 GEL raising programmes for the and easily achievable 2009/28/EC-EPBD; research before of Economy public. changes in the energy Directive 2012/27/EU and after and Sustainable consumption process EED; implementation Development. and/or dissemination of SDG 1 (No poverty); of the campaign, information about SDG 4 (Quality awareness of the energy-efficient education); target auditory measures, which will SDG 5 (Gender equality); is improved at encourage them to select SDG 7 (Affordable and least by 50%. energy-effective home clean energy); appliances. SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth); SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities).

  23. 3.2.3

    3.2.3. Implementation of Implementation of Support implementation According to the Annual report Ministry of Economy and Relevant municipalities 2023 Q3 Administrative costs information campaign about information and of the directive public opinion of the Ministry Sustainable Development incandescent bulbs. awareness campaigns 2009/28/EC-EPBD; research before of Economy Relevant private sector targeting 100% Directive 2012/27/EU and after and Sustainable replacement of EED; implementation Development. incandescent light bulbs SDG 7 (Affordable and of the campaign, with energy-efficient clean energy); awareness of the bulbs in commercial SDG 9 (Industry, target auditory buildings by 2023. innovation, and on energy- infrastructure); efficient bulbs is SDG 11 (Sustainable cities improved at and communities); least by 30%. SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production). 17 3.2.4. implementation of Implementation of Support implementation According to the Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 Administrative costs information campaigns for information campaigns of Directive 2009/28/EC- public opinion of the Ministry Sustainable Development Protection and Agriculture of solar water heater systems in for solar water heater EPBD; Directive research before of Economy Georgia buildings. systems and energy 2012/27/EU EED; and after and Sustainable efficiency in buildings Directive 2010/30/EU; implementation Development. will raise users’ SDG 3 (Good health and of the campaign, awareness. well-being); awareness of the SDG 7 (Affordable and target auditory clean energy); on solar water SDG 11 (Sustainable cities heater systems is and communities); improved at (Responsible consumption least by 50%. and production). Encourage energy-efficient approaches and installation of energy-efficient lighting in residential, commercial, and public buildings. Objective 3.3 Outcome indicator of the Number of buildings of more than 500 m2 occupied and Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 3.3.1: owned by the central and municipal governments, with term target -term target term 1% of their total area renewed annually in accordance target target with the energy efficiency standards Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual report of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Value 0 10% 30% 50% 70% More than 90% Outcome indicator of the Percentage of the public buildings that use energy- Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 3.3.2: efficient light bulbs term target -term target term target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual report of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Value N/A 20% 30% 40% 60% More than 70% Risk Failure of implementation of the projects dependant on donor funding Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n

  24. 3.3.1

    3.3.1. Introducing tax Introducing tax Support implementation The tax burden Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ltd “Revenue Service” 2023 Q4 Administrative costs regulations on incandescent regulations on of the directive on incandescent of the Ministry Sustainable Development bulbs. incandescent bulbs with 2009/28/EC-EPBD; bulbs is of Economy Relevant municipalities the target of 100% Directive 2012/27/EU increased by and Sustainable increase the share of new EED; 100%; Development. Relevant private sector energy-efficient bulbs in SDG 7 (Affordable and procured light bulbs for clean energy); By 2023 share of residential and SDG 9 (Industry, energy-efficient commercial buildings by innovation, and bulbs in new 2023. infrastructure); light bulbs SDG 11 (Sustainable cities procured for and communities); residential and SDG 12 (Responsible commercial consumption and buildings is production). increased by 100%. 18

  25. 3.3.2

    3.3.2. Installation of energy- This activity envisages Support implementation By 2023 share of Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Regional 2022 Q4 621,720.0 GEL 621,720. 25 03 06 efficient lighting in the 100% increase of the of Directive 2009/28/EC- energy-efficient of the Ministry Sustainable Development Development and Infrastructure 0 GEL buildings owned/used by share of energy-efficient EPBD; Directive bulbs in new of Economy public institutions. bulbs in procured new 2012/27/EU EED; light bulbs and Sustainable Relevant municipalities light bulbs for all public Directive 2010/30/EU; procured for all Development. buildings. SDG 3 (Good health and public buildings well-being); is increased by SDG 7 (Affordable and 100%. clean energy); SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities); (Responsible consumption and production); SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production).

  26. 3.3.3

    3.3.3. Establish energy Compile information on Support implementation Information Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ltd “Municipal Development 2023 Q4 178,200.0 GEL 178,200.0 GEL efficiency information buildings characteristics of the directive system of the Ministry Sustainable Development Fund” systems for public buildings. and energy consumption 2009/28/EC-EPBD; containing of Economy for national and Directive 2012/27/EU information and Sustainable municipal public sector EED; about 50% of Development. buildings, excluding SDG 7 (Affordable and public buildings kindergartens and clean energy); is created. schools. SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities); SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production).

  27. 3.3.4

    3.3.4. Improvement of Improvement of exterior Support implementation Annually 10% Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ltd “Municipal Development 2023 Q4 9,808,920.0 GEL 154,440. 25 03 06 9,654,480.0 GEL E5P, exterior enclosure of school enclosure of school of the directive of schools of the Ministry Sustainable Development Fund” 0 GEL NEFCO buildings, installation of buildings, installation of 2009/28/EC-EPBD; implement at of Economy (grant, loan) energy-efficient bulbs, energy-efficient bulbs, Directive 2012/27/EU least one out of and Sustainable retrofit/replacement of solid retrofit/replacement of EED; three initiatives Development. fuel heaters. solid fuel heaters. SDG 3 (Health and well- of energy being); efficiency – SDG 7 (Affordable and improvement of clean energy); exterior SDG 11 (Sustainable cities enclosure, and communities); installation of SDG 12 (Responsible energy-efficient consumption and bulbs, production). retrofit/replace ment of solid fuel heaters. Objective 3.4 Support use of solar energy for water heating and use of energy-efficient stoves Outcome indicator of the The percentage of the solar water heating systems in Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 3.4.1: systems purchased by individuals/legal entities for term target -term target term individual residential and commercial buildings after target target the implementation of incentive measures. Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Household survey of the National Statistics Office Value N/A 10% 20% 30% 50% 60% National Energy Balance Risk Delay in implementation of incentive measures Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs) tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 19

  28. 3.4.1

    3.4.1. Elaboration of Elaboration of financial Support implementation A financial Annual report Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Finance 2023 Q3 178,200.0 GEL 178,200.0 GEL financial incentives incentives mechanism for of the directive incentive of the Ministry Sustainable Development mechanism for installation using solar for heating the 2009/28/EC-EPBD; mechanism is of Economy Ministry of Environmental of solar water heater systems water that will reduce Directive 2012/27/EU introduced. and Sustainable Protection and Agriculture in buildings. pressure on forests and EED; Development. represents an energy- SDG 3 (Health and well- efficient alternative. being); SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy); SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities); SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production).

  29. 3.4.2

    3.4.2. Encourage using of Until 2027 mechanism of Support implementation Voucher Report on the Ministry of Ltd “Environmental Information 2023 Q4 33,660,000.0 GEL 33,660,000.0 GEL GCF, energy-efficient firewood financial of directives 2009/28/EC- programme for implementation Environmental and Education Center” Governmen stoves. stimulus/incentives will EPBD and 2012/27/EU energy-efficient of the Protection and (grant) t of be elaborated and EED; stoves is project “Suppor Agriculture ltd “National Forestry Agency” Germany, introduced by the state SDG 3 (Health and well- elaborated; ting Governmen and financial institutions. being); Forest Sector Re NNLE “Agriculture and Rural t of Sweden Information campaigns SDG 7 (Affordable and At least 2 form in Development Agency” will be implemented for clean energy); information Georgia to the encouragement of SDG 11 (Sustainable cities campaign about Reduce using energy-efficient and communities); energy-efficient Greenhouse Gas stoves that will reduce SDG 12 (Responsible stoves and Emissions Due pressure on forests and consumption and supporting to Forest Degra will improve utilization production). financial dation” of waste biomass. programmes are implemented Objective 3.5. Train highly professional personnel in energy efficiency Outcome indicator of the Total percentage of the certified and diplomaed Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 3.5.1: specialists in heating, cooling, ventilation systems, and term target -term target term energy efficiency issues of the buildings. target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Database of independent experts published on the website of the Ministry of Economy and Value 0% of target 0% of target 30% of 60% of target 80% of 100% of target contingent Sustainable Development contingent contingent target contingent target continge contingen nt t Risk Postponing the enactment of the mentioned secondary legal acts Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 20

  30. 3.5.1

    3.5.1. Development of Development of the Support implementation With the Monitoring Ministry of Economy and Accreditation centers 2023 Q4 1,073,160.0 GEL 1,073,160.0 GEL qualification, accreditation, certification system for of directive 2009/28/EC- involvement of report of Sustainable Development and certification schemes for energy service providers, EPBD; Directive stakeholders National Training centers energy sector experts. energy auditors, energy 2012/27/EU EED; (energy sectors Energy managers, and Directive 2010/31/EU; NGOs, energy Efficiency assemblers, working on SDG 4 (Quality providers, Action Plan. the installation of energy education); construction and appliances in buildings SDG 5 (Gender equality); audit sector. SDG 7 (Affordable and companies), clean energy); qualification, SDG 9 (Industry, accreditation, innovation, and and certification infrastructure); schemes are SDG 11 (Sustainable cities developed and and communities). adopted and are in full accordance with EU Directive 2009/28/EC.

  31. 3.5.2

    3.5.2. Development of Development of Support implementation With the Monitoring Ministry of Economy and Accreditation centers 2023 Q2 Administrative costs educational programs and programmes to improve of directive 2009/28/EC- involvement of report of Sustainable Development trainings for energy the skills and competency EPBD; Directive stakeholders, at National Training centers consultants. of energy engineers, 2012/27/EU EED; least two Energy energy auditing SDG 1 (No poverty); educational and Efficiency companies, and energy SDG 4 (Quality training Action Plan. service providers. education); programmes are SDG 5 (Gender equality); developed in SDG 7 (Affordable and Tbilisi and clean energy); region. SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth); SDG 10 (Reduced inequality). Goal 4 Support the low carbon development of the industry sector by encouraging climate-friendly innovative technologies and services to achieve a 5% emissions reduction compared to emissions projected under a reference scenario by 2030 Links to SDGs SDGs 8, 9, 11, 12 Impact indicator 4.1: GHG emissions of the industry sector (ktCO2e.) Historical Baseline Medium-term Mediu reference Final target Sources of verification target m- scenario term projectio target n Year 1990 2015 2024 2028 2030 2030 2030 National GHG Inventory Value 11,445 3,123 4,474 5,289 5,986 < 5,690 (- 5%) Objective 4.1 Reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes and energy consumption of industrial facilities by introducing modern technologies Outcome indicator of the GHG emissions of cement production (ktCO2e.) Baseline Medium-term target Final target Sources of verification objective 4.1.1: Year 2020 2022 2023 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value 968 1083 1139 Outcome indicator of the GHG emissions of chemical production (ktCO2e.) Baseline Medium-term target Final target Sources of verification objective 4.1.2: Year 2020 2022 2023 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan 21 Value 2547 2919 3105 Risk Low interest of the private sector; Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, delay in conducting necessary research within the project (including mobilization of a group of foreign experts), and introduction of technologies. Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n

  32. 4.1.1

    4.1.1. Substitute wet with Switch cement Support implementation The new Annual report ltd “Heidelberg” Ministry of Environmental 2022 Q4 15,687,936.0 GEL 15,687,936.0 GEL ltd the dry method in cement production method to the of directives 2008/50/EC technology that of ltd Protection and Agriculture “Heidelber production dry method (reducing and 2010/75/EU; reduces energy “Heidelberg” (private) g” energy use and, SDG 3 (Health and well- use by 20-40% is accordingly, emissions) being); introduced; SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and 100% of cement infrastructure); SDG 11 production is (Sustainable cities and carried out by communities). utilization of the new technology.

  33. 4.1.2

    4.1.2. Supporting the low- From 2020 through Support implementation The factory is Implementation Ltd “Rustavi Azoti” Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 17,820,000.0 GEL 8,910,000.0 GEL Ltd emission production of cooperation with the of directives 2008/50/EC equipped with report of the Protection and Agriculture (Ltd “Rustavi “Rustavi Nitric Acid with German Federal Ministry and 2010/75/EU; new technology project Azoti”, private) Azoti” for the Environment, SDG 3 (Health and well- that emits at “Support of Nature Conservation, and being); least 95% less Nitric Acid 8,910,000.0 GEL Governmen Nuclear Safety (BMU), SDG 9 (Industry, N2O; Climate Action (grant) t of the joined the initiative innovation, and Group Federal aimed at equipping the infrastructure); SDG 11 100% of Nitric (NACAG).” Republic of Nitric Acid producer (Sustainable cities and Acid is produced Germany companies in the member communities). with the new countries with nitrous equipment. oxide absorbing technologies that cause climate change. Ltd “Rustavi Azoti” is a Nitric Acid producer factory that will be equipped with modern technology for reducing N2O from its production cycle. Objective 4.2 Develop a system of studying the emissions factors and data management in the industry sector Outcome indicator of the Number of the industries where specific emissions Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification objective 4.2.1: factors were studied term target -term target term target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value 0 1 2 3 4 5 Risk Lack of field expertise; Low interest of the private sector; Provision of confidential information for the development of data management system and identification of individual emission factor. Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amount Code Amount Organizatio n 22

  34. 4.2.1

    4.2.1. Develop individual Introduction of a data Support implementation Specific Report of the Ministry of Ltd “Rustavi Azoti” 2023 Q2 99,600.0 GEL 99,600.0 GEL GEF/UNEP emission factors per management system that of directive 2010/75/EU emissions factor project Environmental production. includes plant-specific and article 314 of at least for two “Capacity- Protection and Ltd “Heidelberg Cement” (grant) emission factors to better Association Agreement; productions is building Agriculture (Climate estimate sector’s SDG 9 (Industry, introduced. Initiative for Change Division) emissions and mitigation innovation, and Transparency potentials. infrastructure); SDG 11 (CBIT).” (Sustainable cities and communities). Goal 5 Support the low carbon development of the agriculture sector through encouraging climate-smart agriculture technologies and services. Links to SDGs SDGs 2, 6, 12, 15 Impact indicator 5.1: GHG emissions of the agriculture sector (GgCO2e.) Historical Baseline Medium-term target Medium-term Reference Final target Sources of verification target scenario projection Year 1990 2015 2024 2028 2030 2030 GHG National Inventory Value 4,102 3,326 3,635 4,203 4,624 Less than 4,533 Objective 5.1 Implement sustainable management of soil and pastures and support the introduction of sustainable domestic animal feeding practices ამოცანის შედეგის Value Percentage of farmers who have improved information on Baseline Medium- Medium Medium- Medium-term Final target Sources of verification 5.1.1: sustainable domestic animal feeding practices and term target -term term target target sustainable soil management out of the farmers informed target by the extension centres and the National Food Agency Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value 0% 50% of the 50% of 50% of the 50% of the 50% of the farmers of farmers of the farmers of farmers of target target contingent target farmers target contingent contingent of target contingent continge nt Risk Low interest of the farmers Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementat and SDGs ion State Other Deficit Amou Code Amount Organizatio nt n 23

  35. 5.1.1

    5.1.1. In order to reduce The objective of the SDG 2 (Zero hunger); SDG Methodology is Developed Ministry of Ltd “Scientific-Research Center 2023 Q2 574,200.0 GEL 574,200.0 GEL the emissions generated measure is to maximize feed 6 (Clean Water and introduced and Methodology Environmental of Agriculture” by enteric fermentation quality for up to 20% of Sanitation); SDG 15 (Life agreed with document Protection and of the cattle, develop a cattle by 2021, leading to on land). stakeholders; Agriculture NNLP “Rural Development methodology for lower emissions from Annual report of (Environment and Agency” changing the feed for the enteric fermentation. (For At least one the Ministry of Climate Change cattle and run a additional information, recommendatio Environmental Department; LEPL “Environmental recommendation Georgia has enough n campaign is Protection and Information and Education campaign. diversity in terms of forage carried out in Agriculture Department of Center” plants, limiting rumination every region Agriculture, Food and while increasing or keeping with the Rural Development;) livestock productivity. participation of Optimal feed mixes need to at least 50 be identified and then farmers. communicated to dairy farmers through a manual. Further, Georgian grape map should be explored since grape peel, and stone can be used as an alternative cheap dietary supplement for tackling ruminant emissions).

  36. 5.1.2

    5.1.2. Develop legislation The aim of the project is to SDG 2 (Zero hunger); SDG The project Annual report of Ministry of NNLP “Rural Development 2023 Q4 237,600.0 GEL 237,600.0 GEL and prepare a project increase the quality of 6 (Clean Water and concept is the Ministry of Environmental Agency” proposal with the aim of livestock nutrition for cattle Sanitation); SDG 15 (Life developed, and Environmental Protection and increasing the quality of as well as the conservation on land). international Protection and Agriculture livestock nutrition and of pasture biodiversity and finances for its Agriculture; LEPL “National Agency for conservation of pasture to reduce maintenance implementation (Department of Sustainable Land Management biodiversity costs for cattle livestock for is requested; Secondary legal Hydrology and Land and Land Use Monitoring” beneficiaries by handing act about pasture Management; over intensive grass Pasture management production equipment to management published on the Environment and beneficiaries. Accordingly, legislation is website of the Climate Change the activity includes the developed. Legislative Department; development of the bill Herald of about pasture management Georgia. Department of and preparing the project Agriculture, Food and proposal. Rural Development;)

  37. 5.1.3

    5.1.3. Rehabilitation and The overarching aim of the SDG 15 (Life on land) Project proposal Secondary legal Ministry of LEPL “National Agency for 2023 Q4 498,000.0 GEL 498,000.0 GEL GEF, transformation of project is to establish a about the act published on Environmental Sustainable Land Management IFAD windbreaks to minimize climate-resilient and multi- rehabilitation of the website of Protection and and Land Use Monitoring” (grant) climate-related land functional Windbreak & windbreaks is the Legislative Agriculture degradation. Agroforestry Ecosystem submitted to Herald of (Department of (mWAE), reducing land international Georgia. Hydrology and Land Ministry of Environmental degradation, increasing soil donors for Management) Protection and Agriculture and agricultural financing; Project proposal (Environment and Climate productivity, and about the Change Department) diversification. Legislative rehabilitation of regulation about windbreaks. the windbreak zones is prepared/adopte d. Objective 5.2 Build capacities of generating scientific evidence for the development of climate-smart approaches in the agriculture sector Outcome indicator of the Share of smart climate technologies and/or initiatives Baseline Medium- Medium Medium-term Medium-term Final target Sources of verification objective 5.2.1: based on cost-benefit analysis and other evidence in term -term target target agricultural, state, and donor programs. target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2023 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value N/A 10% 30% 40% 50% 60% Risk Delays in finding the funding and resources; Quality of the document developed by implementer and donor. 24 Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output indicator Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement of the activity verification implementa and SDGs tion State Other Deficit Amou Code Amount Organizatio nt n

  38. 5.2.1

    5.2.1. Develop cost- The cost-benefits analysis SDG 2 (Zero hunger); SDG Conclusion of Document of Ministry of Ltd “Scientific-Research Center 2023 Q2 237,600.0 GEL 237,600.0 GEL benefit analysis and and feasibility study can 6 (Clean water and the technical technical Environmental of Agriculture” feasibility study to facilitate the identification sanitation); SDG 15 (Life analysis report analysis Protection and identify best options to of the most attractive on earth). that analyses at Agriculture NNLP “Rural Development increase further change in measures for further least two (Environment and Agency” livestock feed for the next improving feed quality to alternatives of Climate Change iteration of the Climate pursue in the next iteration improving feed Department; Action Plan. of the Climate Action Plan. quality is developed. Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development;)

  39. 5.2.2

    5.2.2. Develop cost- The cost-benefits analysis SDG 2 (Zero hunger); SDG Conclusion of Document of Ministry of Ltd “Scientific-Research Center 2023 Q3 237,600.0 GEL 237,600.0 GEL benefit analysis and and feasibility study can 6 (Clean water and the technical technical Environmental of Agriculture” feasibility study to inform the identification of sanitation); SDG 15 (Life analysis report analysis Protection and identify best options in the most attractive measures on earth). that analyses at Agriculture NNLP “Rural Development which manure in Georgia (per region) for least two (Environment and Agency” management systems can manure management alternatives of Climate Change be implemented. systems to pursue in the manure Department; next iteration of the Climate management is Action Plan. developed. Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development;)

  40. 5.2.3

    5.2.3 Support existing and Of the 37 existing SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) Project proposal Developed Ministry of Ltd “Scientific-Research Center 2023 Q3 996,000.0 GEL 996,000.0 GEL emerging cooperatives to cooperatives, 23 have including the project proposal Environmental of Agriculture” implement sustainable transferred pastures from introduction of Protection and pasture management the State for 25 years, sustainable Agriculture Ministry of Environmental practices and replicate the although, in many cases, pasture NNLP “Rural Protection and Agriculture success factors of sustainable pasture management Development Agency” (Department of Agriculture, successful cooperatives management is not principles to the Food and Rural Development; for other cooperatives. implemented. Therefore, it farmers is is important to strengthen developed. Environment and Climate the capacity of the Change Department;) representatives of existing cooperatives in terms of sustainable pasture management. Activity includes the preparation of a project proposal for the introduction of the principles of sustainable pasture management. 25

  41. 5.2.4

    5.2.4 Research and Economic and socially SDG 2 (Zero hunger); SDG A technical Document of Ministry of Ltd “Scientific-Research Center 2023 Q4 356,400.0 GEL 356,400.0 GEL consultation processes to feasible Climate-Smart 6 (Clean water and analysis report is technical Environmental of Agriculture” define economic and Agriculture (CSA) actions sanitation); SDG 15 (Life developed analysis report Protection and socially feasible Climate- research (per crops and on earth). containing Agriculture NNLP “Rural Development Smart Agriculture (CSA) regions that aren’t covered recommendatio Document of (Environment and Agency” actions in the context of yet) can facilitate the ns for at least agricultural Climate Change Georgia identification of the most two measures practice guide Department; Ministry of Environmental promising measures for that are most Protection and Agriculture implementing Climate promising for Department of (Department of Policy- Smart Agriculture (CSA) the Agriculture, Food and Analysis;) practices to pursue in the implementation Rural Development;) next iteration of the Climate of the Climate- Action Plan. Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices; Annually at least two consultation meetings are organized by the CSA working group; By 2024, a good agricultural practice guide is developed for at least 5 agricultural crops.

  42. 5.2.5

    5.2.5. Promoting the The campaign can help SDG 2 (Zero hunger); SDG At least 12 Analytics Ministry of LEPL “Environmental 2023 Q4 356,400.0 GEL 356,400.0 GEL introduction of climate- guide farmers in 6 (Clean water and awareness- reports of the Environmental Information and Education friendly agricultural implementing sustainable sanitation); SDG 15 (Life raising event is Facebook and Protection and Center” practices through practices. on earth). organized. Google of the Agriculture extension and awareness- LEPL NNLP “Rural Development raising campaigns. Environmental Agency” Information and Education. Goal 6 Support the low carbon development of the waste sector through encouraging climate-smart technologies and services. Links to SDGs SDGs 8, 11, 12 Impact indicator 6.1: GHG emissions of the Waste sector (GgCO2e.) Historical Baseline Medium-term Mediu Referenc Final target Sources of verification target m- e scenario term projectio target n Year 1990 2015 2024 2028 2030 2030 2030 National GHG Inventory Value 1,105 1,389 - 1,339 1,850 Less than 1,850 Objective 6.1 Reduce GHG emissions from existing unauthorized dumpsites and non-hazardous landfills Outcome indicator of the objective GHG emissions from landfills (GgCO2e.) Baseline Medium- Medium- Medium- Medium-term Final target Sources of verification 6.1.1: term target term target term target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value 1,091 1,063 1,056 908 822 840 Risk Delay in constructing new landfills due to the selection of the area Activity Short description Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source verification implementation 26 Links to EU-Georgia Output State State Deficit Association Agreement and indicator of the SDGs activity Amoun Code Amount Organization t

  43. 6.1.1

    6.1.1. Closing official Closing existing official Support implementation of Until 2024 at Annual report Ministry of Regional LEPL “Solid Waste 2023 Q4 6,520,000.0 GEL 2,520, 25 05 01 4,000,000.0 EBRD (unauthorized) non-hazardous (unauthorized) municipal directive 2008/98/EC; least 4 of the Ministry Development and Management Company of 000.0 GEL landfills. landfills. Directive 1999/31/EC; unauthorized of Regional Infrastructure Georgia” GEL SDG (Health and well- landfills are Development (loan) being); SDG 6-თან (Clean closed. and LEPL “Municipal Development water and sanitation); SDG Infrastructure Fund of Georgia” 11 (Sustainable cities and communities). Government of Autonomous Republic of Adjara Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Relevant municipalities

  44. 6.1.2

    6.1.2. Closing dumpsites. Closure of up to 400 existing Support implementation of Until 2024 Reports of the Municipality City Halls Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 2,800,000.0 GEL 2,800,000. dumpsites in the regions. directive 2008/98/EC; 100% of municipalities Protection and Agriculture 0 GEL Directive 1999/31/EC; In dumpsites are accordance with the closed. Ministry of Regional changes caused by Development and regulations (EC) No Infrastructure 1882/2003. SDG 3 (Health and well- LEPL “Solid Waste being); SDG 6 (Clean water Management Company” and sanitation); SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities).

  45. 6.1.3

    6.1.3. Construction of regional By the end of 2030, seven regional Support implementation of By 2024 3 new Annual report Ministry of Regional LEPL “Solid Waste 2023 Q4 47,520,000.0 GEL 47,520,000.0 EBRD non-hazardous landfills non-hazardous landfills directive 2008/98/EC; landfills are of the Ministry Development and Management Company” GEL KfW corresponding to the standards Directive 1999/31/EC; In constructed of Regional Infrastructure will be constructed (Adjara, accordance with the (Adjara, Kvemo Development Government of Autonomous (loan) Kvemo Kartli, Samegrelo, Imereti, changes caused by Kartli, and Republic of Adjara Kakheti, Central, Georgia – 2). regulations (EC) No Samegrelo). Infrastructure 1882/2003. Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture SDG 3(Health and well- being); SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation); SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth); SDG11 (Sustainable cities and communities). 27

  46. 6.1.4

    6.1.4. Upgrade and improvement Procurement of waste collection Support implementation of A gas collection Report of Tbilisi City Hall Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q2 4,000,000.0 GEL 4,000,000.0 EBRD of Tbilisi’s landfill. trucks to upgrade existing waste- directive 1999/31/EC; In and leaked Tbilisi City Protection and Agriculture GEL disposal vehicles fleet. accordance with the water Hall Modernization of existing solid changes caused by management (loan) waste unloading stations. Improve regulations (EC) No system is leak management system of Tbilisi 1882/2003. installed in the landfill. Construction of gas Tbilisi landfill collection and capturing system at SDG 3 (Health and well- that fully Tbilisi landfill. being); SDG 6 (Clean water complies with and sanitation); SDG 8 the technical (Decent work and regulation on economic growth); SDG 11 "landfill (Sustainable cities and construction, communities). operation, closure and further maintenance" approved by the Government of Georgia.

  47. 6.1.5

    6.1.5. Utilization of landfill gas in Installing a gas capture and Support implementation of A gas recovery Report of LEPL LEPL “Solid Waste Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 4,000,000.0 GEL 4,000,000.0 KfW, Kutaisi’s non-hazardous waste recovery system in Kutaisi’s directive 1999/31/EC; In system is “Solid Waste Management Company of Protection and Agriculture GEL EU/NIF landfill. landfill. accordance with the installed in the Management Georgia” changes caused by Kutaisi landfill Company of (loan, regulations (EC) No that fully Georgia” grant) 1882/2003. complies with the technical SDG 3 (Health and well- regulation on being); SDG 6 (Clean water "landfill and sanitation); SDG 8 construction, (Decent work and operation, economic growth); SDG 11 closure and (Sustainable cities and further communities). maintenance" approved by the Government of Georgia.

  48. 6.1.6

    6.1.6. Utilization of landfill gas in Installing a gas capture and Support implementation of A gas capture Annual report Batumi City Hall Ministry of Environmental 2022 Q4 4,000,000.0 GEL 4,000,000.0 EBRD Batumi’s non-hazardous waste recovery system in Batumi’s directive 1999/31/EC; In and recovery of Batumi City Protection and Agriculture GEL landfill. landfill. accordance with the system is Hall changes caused by installed in Ministry of Finance and (loan) regulations (EC) No Batumi landfill Economy of the Autonomous 1882/2003. that fully Republic of Adjara complies with SDG 3 (Health and well- the technical being); SDG 6 (Clean water regulation on and sanitation); SDG 8 "landfill (Decent work and construction, economic growth); SDG 11 operation, (Sustainable cities and closure and communities). further maintenance" approved by the Government of Georgia. Objective 6.2 Support waste recycling Outcome indicator of the objective Amount of reduced emission from waste recycling (GgCO2e.) Baseline Medium- Medium- Medium- Medium-term Final target Sources of verification 6.2.1: term target term target term target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual progress reports and evaluation report for the Climate Action Plan Value 0 10 40 100 130 More than 150 28 Risk Low interest of waste recycling companies Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement and indicator of the verification implementation SDGs activity State Other Deficit Amoun Code Amount Organization t

  49. 6.2.1

    6.2.1. Introduce the practice of The activity involves separating Support implementation of Annually the Waste Ministry of Municipalities 2023 Q4 Administrative separating paper waste from the one of the municipal directive 2008/98/EC; SDG number of management Environmental Protection costs source by the municipalities and biodegradable waste streams from 8 (Decent work and recycled paper database and Agriculture encourage paper recycling. the source by municipalities, economic growth); SDG 9 equals to collecting information, and Private companies (Industry, innovation and minimum 30% of preparing brochures about paper infrastructure). produced paper recycling to achieve the paper waste; recycling rate. For more information: paper fraction of the municipal waste Paper separation presented at the landfill is a source practice from the of GHG emissions, and collection source is and recycling of mentioned waste introduced at is important. least in 2 municipalities; Informational brochure is developed.

  50. 6.2.2

    6.2.2. Biodegradable (organic and Organic and garden waste Support implementation of Amount of Waste Relevant municipalities Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 1,188,000.0 GEL 1,188,000.0 EU garden waste) recycling by the composting in Marneuli and directive 2008/98/EC; SDG annually management Protection and Agriculture GEL municipalities. Kutaisi municipalities by the 8 (Decent work and recycled database municipal composting facilities. economic growth); SDG 9 biodegradable Imereti Scientists’ Union (grant) (Industry, innovation and organic and “SPECTRI” infrastructure). garden waste equals 600 tons; The amount of compost obtained is 40 tons.

  51. 6.2.3

    6.2.3. Education and awareness- Implement an awareness-raising SDG 4 (Quality Education); At least 5 Analytic Municipalities Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 118,800.0 GEL 118,800.0 Government raising on waste management. campaign for the population and SDG 9 (Industry, awareness- reports of Protection and Agriculture GEL of Sweden, other stakeholders. innovation and raising Facebook and Government infrastructure); SDG 11 campaign is Google of LEPL “Environmental (grant) of Norway, (Sustainable cities and conducted. LEPL Information and Education Government communities); SDG 12- “Environmenta Center” of Great (Responsible consumption l Information Britain and production). and Education Center” Objective 6.3. Reduce GHG emissions from wastewater Outcome indicator of the objective Amount of reduced emissions from wastewater (GgCO2e.) Baseline Medium- Medium- Medium- Medium-term Final target Sources of verification 6.3.1: term target term target term target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Report of the United Water Supply Company of Georgia Value 0 More than More than More than More than 400 More than 500 150 200 300 Risk Failure in finding financial resources necessary for the implementation of the activity 29 Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement and indicator of the verification implementation SDGs activity State State Deficit Amoun Code Amount Organization t

  52. 6.3.1

    6.3.1. Construction of municipal Completion of construction of 6 Support implementation of By 2024 six Report of the ltd ltd “United Water Supply Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 183,120,618.0 GEL 250401 ADB wastewater treatment plants. municipal wastewater treatment directive 91/271/EEC; In municipal “United Water Company of Georgia” Protection and Agriculture 34,214, 148,906,274.0 plants (Abastumani sewage accordance with the treatment station Supply Company 344.0 GEL treatment plant, Zugdidi changes caused by directive is constructed; of Georgia” Ministry of Regional GEL wastewater treatment plant, Poti 98/15/EC and Regulation N Development and (loan) wastewater treatment plant, 1882/2003. By 2024 project Infrastructure Marneuli wastewater treatment procurement for plant, Mestia wastewater SDG 3 (Health and well- the construction treatment plant, Gudauri being); SDG 6 (Clean water of 7 stations is wastewater treatment plant). Also, and sanitation); SDG 8 announced. construction of 7 treatment (Decent work and facilities is planned (Kvareli, economic growth); SDG 11 Mukhrani, Martvili, Dusheti, (Sustainable cities and Zhinvali, Pasanauri, Khashuri). communities).

  53. 6.3.2

    6.3.2. Capture and recovery of Installing a gas capture and Support implementation of Tbilisi Report of ltd ltd ”Georgian Water and Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 21,000.0 GEL 21,000.0 ltd GHGs in Tbilisi’s wastewater recovery system in Tbilisi’s directive 91/271/EEC; In treatment plant ”Georgian Power” Protection and Agriculture GEL ”Georgian treatment plants. wastewater treatment plant. accordance with the is equipped Water and Water and changes caused by directive with gas Power” Power” 98/15/EC and Regulation N Tbilisi City Hall collection and 1882/2003. treatment systems that SDG 3 (Health and well- fully comply being), SDG 6 (Clean water with the and sanitation), SDG 8 Council (Decent work and Directive economic growth), and 91/271 / EEC. SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)

  54. 6.3.3

    6.3.3. Capture and recovery of Installing a gas capture and Support implementation of Batumi Report of ltd Ltd “Batumi Water” Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 17,500.0 GEL 17,500.0 Ltd “Batumi GHGs in Batumi’s wastewater recovery system in Batumi’s directive 91/271/EEC; In treatment plant “Batumi Protection and Agriculture GEL Water” treatment plants. wastewater treatment plant. accordance with the is equipped Water” changes caused by directive with gas Batumi City Hall 98/15/EC and regulation N collection and 1882/2003. treatment systems that SDG 3 (Health and well- fully comply being); SDG 6 (Clean water with the and sanitation); SDG 8 Council (Decent work and Directive economic growth); SDG 11 91/271 / EEC. (Sustainable cities and communities). 30

  55. 6.3.4

    6.3.4. Capture and recovery of Installing a gas capture and Support implementation of Kobuleti Report of ltd ltd “Kobuleti Water” Ministry of Environmental 2023 Q4 17,500.0 GEL 17,500.0 ltd “Kobuleti GHGs in Kobuleti’s wastewater recovery system in Kobuleti’s directive 91/271/EEC; In treatment plant “Kobuleti Protection and Agriculture GEL Water” treatment plant. wastewater treatment plant. accordance with the is equipped Water” Kobuleti Minucipality changes caused by directive with gas 98/15/EC and regulation N collection and 1882/2003. treatment systems that SDG 3 (Health and well- fully comply being); SDG 6 (Clean water with the and sanitation); SDG 8 Council (Decent work and economic Directive growth); SDG 11 91/271 / EEC. (Sustainable cities and communities). Objective 6.4. Develop the data-based system of waste management Outcome indicator of the objective Percentage share of the data-based reports on waste management Baseline Mediu Medium- Medium- Mediu Final target Sources of verification 6.4.1: m- term term m-term term target target target Reports of the National Statistics Office of Georgia target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Value 0% 50% 70% 80% 90% 100% Risk Waste Management System Malfunction Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement and indicator of the verification implementation SDGs activity State State Deficit Amoun Code Amount Organization t

  56. 6.4.1

    6.4.1. Establish a consolidated Activity envisages improving SDG 4 (Quality Education); The National Website of the National Statistics Office Ministry of Environmental 2022 Q4 62,500.0 GEL 62,500.0 EU process for collecting and updating system methodology of waste SDG 8 (Decent work and Statistics Office National of Georgia (GeoStat) Protection and Agriculture GEL (TWINNIN data for the waste sector. management database and economic growth); SDG 11 of Georgia has Statistics Office G) production of waste statistics by (Sustainable cities and started of Georgia (grant) the National Statistics Office of communities); SDG 16 producing Georgia (GeoStat). (Peace, justice and strong waste statistics; institutions). Emission reports are based on the sources and data (including incineration and composting). Goal 7 Increase carbon capture capacity of forests by 10% by 2030 compared to 2015 Links to SDGs SDGs 6, 11, 15 Impact Value 7.1: Carbon capture potential of forests (GgCO2e) Historical Baseline Medium-term target Mediu Referenc Final target Sources of verification m-term e target scenario projectio n Year 1990 2015 2024 2028 2030 2030 2030 National GHG Inventory Value -6,353 - 5,621 - 5950 6000 -5,931 More than -6,183 (+10%) Objective 7.1 Restoration of degraded forest Outcome indicator of the objective Forest area in ha, where restoration works were carried out Baseline Medium- Medium- Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification 7.1.1: term target term target target term target 31 Year 2019 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual report of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Value 190 ha 890 ha 2090 ha 2690 ha 3290 ha More than 4000 ha Agriculture Risk Reduction of the state budget and/or other incomes; Delays in approval of secondary legal act of Forest Code on “Forest Maintenance and Restoration rule.” Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement and indicator of the verification implementation SDGs activity State Other Deficit Amoun Code Amount Organization t

  57. 7.1.1

    7.1.1. Restoration of 625 ha of Total of 250 ha and 375 ha of the Association Agreement: By 2024 625 ha Report of ltd Ministry of ltd “National Forestry Agency” 2023 Q4 6,585,000.0 2,625,0 31 09 02 3,960,000.0 GCF, degraded forest area (including degraded forest territories Article 302; of forest area is “National Environmental Protection GEL 00.0 GEL Government fire-sites) through forestation. (including fire-sites) will be SDG1 (No poverty), SDG8 restored Forestry and Agriculture GEL of Germany restored through forestation in (Decent work and through Agency” (grant) 2021-2023 (125 ha per annum). economic growth), and forestation. The exact areas will be chosen by SDG15 (Life on land). the end of each year.

  58. 7.1.2

    7.1.2. Restoration of the degraded Various authorities responsible for Association Agreement: By 2024 Annual reports Ministry of ltd “National Forestry Agency” 2023 Q4 4,758,260.0 1,125,0 31 09 02 3,633,260.0 GCF, forest through supporting natural forest sector management will Article 302; approximately of the Ministry Environmental Protection GEL 00.0 GEL Government restoration. restore degraded areas through SDG1 (No poverty), SDG8 1,300 ha of of and Agriculture Ltd “Forestry Agency of GEL (grant) of Germany supporting natural restoration. (Decent work and forest area is Environmental Adjara” The following actions will be economic growth), and restored Protection and carried out: SDG15 (Life on land). through natural Agriculture N(n)LE “Tusheti Protected restoration. Areas Administration” under In 2020-2023 in total, 800 ha of the Akhmeta Municipality degraded forests will be restored by the National Forest Agency (200 ha per annum); In 2019-2024, Adjara Forest Agency will restore 600 ha of degraded forest territory (subalpine); 991 ha of forest territory will be restored by Akhmeta Municipality in 2020-2024. Objective 7.2 Support Sustainable Forest Management Outcome indicator of the objective Forest area in ha managed with sustainable management Baseline Medium- Medium- Medium-term Medium- Final target Sources of verification 7.2.1: principles term target term target target term target Year 2019 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual report of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Value 0 150, 807 ha 300, 000 ha 350, 000 ha 402, 000 ha 450, 000 ha Agriculture Risk Reduction of the state budget and/or other incomes; No allocation of funds for newly established protected areas; Delays in starting date of the GCF project “Enabling Implementation of Forest Sector Reform in Georgia to Reduce GHG Emissions from Forest Degradation”; Delays in approval procedures of forest code normative act. Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Output Sources of Responsible institution Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Association Agreement and indicator of the verification implementation State Other Deficit SDGs activity Amoun Code Amount Organization t 32

  59. 7.2.1

    7.2.1 Introduction of sustainable Until 2027 introduction and Association Agreement: Sustainable Annual reports of the Ministry of ltd “National Forestry 2023 Q4 12,512,960.0 2,510,0 31 09 04 10,002,960.0 GCF, forest management practice implementation of sustainable Article 302; forest Ministry of Environmental Agency” GEL 00.0 GEL Government through the implementation of forest management practice on SDG1 (No poverty) and SDG15 management Environmental Protection and GEL of Germany sustainable forest management 402,209 ha of forest territory (Life on land). plan is Protection and Agriculture The State Sub-Agency (grant) plans. (including 270,807 ha within the developed and Agriculture Department of framework of the project funded approved in at Environmental by GCF, and 131,302 ha within least 7 Supervision the budget funding) through municipalities supporting supervision, supply of (Lanchkhuti, sustainably produced and Chokhatauri, obtained firewood, the legislative Dedoplistskaro- framework, management of Sighnaghi, knowledge and capacities, and Adigeni, strengthening the measurement, Lentekhi, reporting, and verification Lagodekhi, (MRV) system. Akhmeta); This intervention also includes the support of measures like the 269,954 ha of development of necessary forest area is infrastructure/maintenance/cutti sustainably ng/forest restoration/sanitary managed in the cutting etc. municipality.

  60. 7.2.2

    7.2.2. Introduction of sustainable By 2027 introduction and Association Agreement: 14 Business Annual reports of the Ministry of ltd “National Forestry 2023 Q4 411,123.0 GEL 411,123.0 GCF, forest management practice implementation of sustainable Article 302; yards are entities of the Ministry Environmental Agency” GEL Government through supervision and capacity forest management practice and Support implementation of established and of Environmental Protection and of Germany development. carrying out the supervision on directive 92/43/EC; staffed; Protection and Agriculture The State Sub-Agency (grant) 270,807 ha of forest territory by Directive 97/62/EC; Agriculture Department of supplying sustainably harvested Directive 2006/105/EC, in Supervision Environmental and produced firewood, accordance with the changes based on the Supervision strengthening the legal caused by regulation principles of framework, managing (EC) N 1882/2003; sustainable LEPL “Environmental knowledge, and development SDG1 (No poverty), SDG8 forest Information and Educati capacities, supporting the (Decent work and economic management on Centre” enhancement of measurement, growth), and SDG15 (Life on principles reporting, and validation (MRV) land). covers 270,807 ltd “Agency of Protected systems. ha of forest area. Areas”

  61. 7.2.3

    7.2.3. Promoting sustainable Reducing pressure on the forests Association Agreement: The annual Annual reports of the Ministry of ltd “National Forestry 2023 Q4 1,445,400.0 GEL 1,445,400.0 GCF, management of forests by by supporting the Article 302; Amount of cases entities of the Ministry Environmental Agency” GEL Government supporting the multifunctionality multifunctional use of forests, SDG1 (No poverty) and SDG15 of illegal logging of Environmental Protection and (grant) of Germany, of forests, raising public raising public awareness, and (Life on land). and use of Protection and Agriculture ltd “Agency of Protected Government awareness, and supporting public supporting public involvement in timber by the Agriculture Areas” of Sweden, involvement in the forest reform the forest reform processes. population in Government processes. Assess non-timber forest the target areas LEPL “Environmental of potential, including touristic and is reduced by Information and Educati Switzerland recreational, set the priorities and 30%; on Centre” develop/implement the action plan; By 2024, at least Ltd “Forestry Agency of 10 permits have Adjara” Develop/implement been issued for Communication Strategy and the use of non- Action Plan on multifunctional timber use of forests, technologies, and resources, and at benefits of its sustainable use by least 3 permits the local population. for the use of recreational resources; A public awareness campaign plan is developed. 33

  62. 7.2.4

    7.2.4. Develop emerald network Until 2030 Sustainable Association Agreement: By 2024, Annual reports of the Ministry of ltd “National Forestry 2023 Q4 60,000.0 GEL 60,000.0 GEL Government management plans for the management and protection of Article 302; emerald entities of the Ministry Environmental Agency” of Germany territory of the forest of Georgia the 643,100 ha of special SDG1 (No poverty), SDG8 network of Environmental Protection and within the approved emerald conservation areas (SAC) within (Decent work and economic management Protection and Agriculture ltd “Agency of Protected network sites. the adopted and nominated growth), and SDG15 (Life on plans have been Agriculture Areas” Emerald Network sites (590,103 land). developed for at ha adopted; 52,997 ha least 100,000 ha nominated). Sustainable of emerald management of the forest area network forest approved by the management area. body responsible for the management of a specific forest area and within the Emerald Network sites by developing and implementing a sustainable management plan (including supporting activities such as constructing the necessary infrastructure, maintenance, logging, forestation, sanitary cuttings, etc. .).

  63. 7.2.5

    7.2.5. Protection and/or Until 2030 protection and/or Association Agreement: Protected/sustai Annual report of ltd ltd “Agency of 2023 Q3 185,845.0 GEL 185,845 31 08 02 sustainable management of forest sustainable management of Article 302; nably managed “Agency of Protected Protected Areas” .0 GEL areas within the new protected 162,895 ha of forest area within SDG1 (No poverty), SDG8 forest area Areas” territories. the new protected territories. (Decent work and economic within the 7 393 ha within the Erusheti growth), and SDG15 (Life on newly National Park, 17 230 ha within land). established Racha National Park, 28 835 ha territories within the Racha-Lechkhumi amounts to Protected Areas, 41 759 ha 150,000 ha. within the Aragvi Protected Landscape, 22 325 ha within the Svaneti Protected Areas, 8 208 ha within the Trialeti Protected Areas, 16 571 ha within the protected areas of Dzama, 12 366 ha within the protected areas of Samegrelo, 8 208 ha within the protected areas of Ateni with the special protection regime. Objective 7.3 Develop forest management system adequate to climate change challenges Outcome indicator of the objective Number of the forest-related projects that are intersectoral and Baseline Medium- Medium- Medium- Medium- Final Sources of verification 7.3.1: created through interagency coordination term term term target term target target target target Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Annual report of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture; Value 10 20 25 28 30 More Plenary report of the National Forest Program than 30 Outcome indicator of the objective Percentage share of the protected areas management plans, where Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Management plans of the protected areas 7.3.2: climate change mitigation measures are integrated Value 0 More More More than More than 100% than than 80% 85% 90% 65% Outcome indicator of the objective Number of the gender-sensitive sustainable forest management plans Year 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 Implementation report of the project “Enabling Implementation of Forest Sector Reform in Georgia to Reduce GHG 7.3.3: Value 0 15% 30% 40% 50% More Emissions from Forest Degradation” than 50% Risk Reduction of the state budget and/or other incomes. Activity Short description Links to EU-Georgia Association Output Sources of verification Responsible Partner institution Period of Budget Financing source Agreement and SDGs indicator of the institution implementatio activity n State Other Deficit 34 Amoun Code Amount Organizatio t n

  64. 7.3.1

    7.3.1. Integration of the climate For ensuring the sustainable SDG 15 (Life on land) Until 2024 Management plans of Ministry of ltd “Agency of 2021 Q1 -2023 Administrative costs change issues, including management of protected areas, climate change protected areas Environmental Protected Areas” Q2. mitigation into management discussion, development, and mitigation issues Protection and plants of the protected areas. gradual integration of climate are integrated in Agriculture change issues, including more than 50% mitigation to be carried out. of protected area management plans. 35

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