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Police seize 148 crypto mining devices in Mestia crackdown
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (159+ words) Video grab: MIA Police have seized 148 so-called crypto mining devices in Mestia municipality during an operation targeting illegal electricity consumption, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia says. The devices were discovered in six locations, where authorities allege locals were…...
Georgia Scales Up Climate Resilience in 100 Communities
2+ week, 6+ day ago (498+ words) The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in partnership with Georgia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture and civil society organizations, "Black Sea Eco Academy' and "Hydroc', is supporting 100 high-risk communities across Georgia to better prepare for climate-related disasters. Through this…...
Abkhazia ski resort plan sparks environmental concerns
3+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) The de facto government of Abkhazia says it plans to build a large ski resort in the region, though the initiative has already triggered criticism from local residents and environmental activists. Jamnews" Sukhumi office reports that the project, being developed…...
Food Loss and Waste Forum Marks International Day of Zero Waste in Tbilisi
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (176+ words) The Zero Waste Forum in Tbilisi. Source: FAO Georgia Other initiatives, such as the Food Bank of Georgia, provide monthly food aid to low-income families and complement the work of redistribution enabled by the new law. Legal clarity has allowed…...
Greening the Future" project supports climate action in Western Georgia
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) On'World Water Day, attention has turned to the environmental importance of the Kaparchina River in western'Georgia where local and international partners are working to address growing ecological challenges. Located in the Samegrelo region, the Kaparchina River stretches between the'Black Sea'and'Paliastomi…...
Georgia proposes new greenhouse gas emissions regulations aligned with EU standards
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) The Government of Georgia has proposed amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection that would introduce new regulations on greenhouse. .. The Government of Georgia has proposed amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection that would introduce new regulations on greenhouse…...
Building a Sustainable Future: Advancing Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Georgia's Rural Communities
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (764+ words) Sandro Gujabidze, Project Manager working in the Agricultural and Food Systems area at CENN, shares his vision on the need to actively promote sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices in Georgia. He highlights the importance of the project, which includes promoting…...
Deadly heatwave kills over 1, 500 in ten days across Europe, experts warn of alarming trend
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (349+ words) Italy has been gripped by intense heat for several days, prompting the Ministry of Health to declare red alert zones in cities most at risk. An analysis by international experts reveals the devastating impact of the heatwave: between June 23 and…...