This document was prepared in accordance with government's Ordinance no 629/2019 on the “Approval of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy Documents.” It consists of a strategy to 2030 and an action plan covering the period 2021-2023. It identifies mitigation measures capable of translating into action the objectives set out in Georgia's existing NDCs, therefore of meeting the country's international commitments, but also to determine the future level of ambition.&nbsp;<br><br>The document sets specific GHG emissions reductions targets against the projection of a reference scenario.

This decree creates the Climate Change Council and defines its composition and mission.<br>The Council is composed of representatives of several Ministries and public authorities. The Council’s core mission is to ensure the efficient implementation of the Paris Agreement.&nbsp;<br><br>The Council is in charge of:&nbsp;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;deliberating on the issues related to the preparation and implementation of the NDC, reviews, recommending and submitting updated NDCs to the Secretariat of the Convention;&nbsp;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;discussing the national system for measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) within the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), to implement the Paris Agreement in Georgia, and, in case it is approved, shall initiate the decision-making process by the government of Georgia;&nbsp;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;reviewing the national communications of Georgia to the Convention, biennial update reports and the reports on the fulfilment of the nationally determined contribution, and, if those are approved, shall initiate the decision-making process by the government of Georgia;&nbsp;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;reviewing the national program of Georgia prepared for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and, in case it is approved, shall address the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia with the relevant recommendation;&nbsp;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;reviewing the projects to be submitted to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Convention Adaptation Fund (AF), Climate Technologies Centre and Network (CTCN) and other financial institutions working on the climate change issues, and, in case the project is approved, shall address the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia with the recommendation to support the projects;&nbsp;<br>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;reviewing the national strategies and plans related to climate change and, in case of approval, shall initiate the decision-making process by the government of Georgia;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;establishing and approve the task forces for relevant economic sectors;&nbsp;</div><div>-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With the view to achieving the objectives of the Council and participating in its activities, the Council can invite representatives from other ministries, government agencies and organisations, private sector, international organisations, as well as other experts and stakeholders.

This Action Plan sets investment and policy measures over the period 2019-2020 with a potential extension to 2022. It seeks to improve energy use.&nbsp;<br><br>

The strategy aims to diversify and develop economic opportunities in rural areas, improve social condition and quality of life. It lays out three strategic goals: 1) increase competitiveness of agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, 2) sustainable usage of natural resources, retaining the eco-system, adaptation to climate change, and 3) Effective systems of food/feed safety, veterinary and plant protection.<br><br></div><div><br><br>

This action plan outlines the current legal and institutional framework around renewable energy, as per the requirements of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive.

<div>The 2022 Georgian budget law includes the following climate-related clauses:</div><ul><li>it mentions that the climate-tailored irrigation sector development program will receive funds from the&nbsp; Asian Development Bank (ADB)</li><li>the development of renewable energy sources will be promoted alongside technology upgrades</li><li>improving energy efficiency in public buildings is identified as a priority, as well as streamlining energy consumption standards on household goods</li><li>attract investment in green sectors of the economy and promote green growth</li><li>implement the EU4Environment program</li><li>improve ecological wellbeing</li><li>develop a taxonomy for sustainable financing</li><li>promote environmental- and climate-friendly agriculture practices.</li></ul>

This law sets the legal framework on windbreaks, their status, restoring, development, use and management. Windbreaks are a type of hedgerow made of tress or shrubs and that protect farmed fields, notably from wind. Harm to windbreaks is currently a prominent cause of decreasing crop yields in the country. The law does not mention climate change but the protection of windbreaks generates adaptation and mitigation responses. The law also sets rules on agencies and private parties that are authorised to deal with windbreaks and introduces financing schemes.

This law aims to increase energy savings, security of supply, eliminate barriers to energy efficiency improvements in the energy market. It sets the legal framework on measures promoting and implementing energy efficiency to achieve the goals set out in the Protocol on the Accession of Georgia to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community. It also establishes 1) a procedure to develop a national energy efficiency target, 2) a procedure for adopting an energy efficiency action plan, 3) an energy efficiency commitment scheme, and 4) aims to implement an energy efficiency policy including MRV.&nbsp;

The Georgian Forest Code sets the legal framework for forestry management, which it seeks to make sustainable. Article 6 of the law notably defines the four following purposes for the country's forests: 1) to preserve the environmental function and biodiversity of forest, to ensure sustainable use of the economic potential of forest and to facilitate the performance of the social function of forest; 2) to facilitate the preservation and restoration of soil protecting and water and climate regulating functions of forest, and to enhance those functions; 3) to use rationally the productivity of forest, including forest resources, and tourism and recreational potential of forest, taking into consideration the receipt of long-term benefits; and 4) to facilitate the harmonised and sustainable development of various sectors of economy (agriculture, energy, etc.) related to forest ecosystem services, and to protect forest ecosystems from negative cumulative effects.<br><br></div><div>According to Article 78, the forest tending is a system of measures which mainly aims at preserving and improving the social and environmental functions of forest, including soil protecting, water and climate regulating and other useful functions/properties of forests.&nbsp;

This law aims to increase energy efficiency, and more broadly a rational use of energy, in buildings, taking into account local weather conditions, well-being and cost-effectiveness.&nbsp;<br><br>The law notably sets minimum energy efficiency requirements (article 4).

Georgia First NDC (Updated submission), Nationally Determined Contribution from Georgia in 2021

Georgia. National communication (NC). NC 4., National Communication from Georgia in 2021

Georgia. Biennial update report (BUR). BUR 2., Biennial Update Report from Georgia in 2019

Georgia. Biennial update report (BUR). BUR 2. National inventory report., National Inventory Report from Georgia in 2019

Georgia First NDC (Archived), Nationally Determined Contribution from Georgia in 2017

Law of Georgia On Energy Efficiency of Buildings

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Nearly zero-energy buildings from September 30th, 2029. This also applies to buildings occupied by public institutions. The requirement is not mandatory when the cost-effectiveness indicator is negative during operational phase.

Law of Georgia On Energy Efficiency of Buildings

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