Environment & Development
Environment and Development (ED) was established in 2015 by highly experienced professionals. ED works with development organizations, government, civil society and private sector on local, national and international levels to address sustainable development issues.
Our Projects
Screening, Identification and study of unexplored potential of the catchment Basins of Alazani, Iori, Mtkvari rivers
Period of Implementation: March, 2015 – April, 2015 Donor: Hydro Design Engineering Consultancy Main Objectives: Collection and analyses of baseline environmental data for the watershed, identification main water users, assessment of potential impact Results of the project: Preliminary environmental and social impact assessment report for Alazani, Iori and Mtkvari rivers
Continue readingIntegrated solid waste management project in Kutaisi
Period of Implementation: May, 2015 – May, 2016 Donor: KfW /PEM Consult Project aimed to assist international experts in organizational/institutional assessment, capacity building assessment; Work plan and monitoring system; Implementation strategy for ISWM; Business plan methodology, business plan development, annual operational plans; Training needs assessment and training plan for SWMCG; Development of training materials (Labor […]
Continue readingPreliminary EIA for E-60 Highway Section Zemo Osiauri – Argveta
Period of Implementation: April, 2015 – June, 2015 Donor: Pyunghwa Engineering Consultants Ltd The objectives of the project were: Description of respective legilsative framework Project description Preparation of background informatio (Climate, geomorphology and geology, hudrology and hydrogeology, soil, flora, fauna, protected areas, social environmet) Preliminary impact assessment and mitigation measures Results of the project: Preliminary environmental […]
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Our Mission
Foster multidisciplinary and analytical research on environmental issues
Provide society with accurate information and ground based evidence for thematic dialogues and informative decisions
Promote innovative sustainable environmental practices for development projects
Our Goal
ED Goal is to promote good governance and sustainable development
Our Objectives
Foster environmental resource management practices through innovative research and interdisciplinary cooperation
Foster social-economic, cultural and natural environment policy formation on local, national and international levels through multi-stakeholder dialogues and partnership
Strengthen civil society, private sector and government institutional capacity development through information and awareness rising

