“Over the past decade, we have substantially expanded the number of protected areas, which now cover over 13% of the country’s territory, while protected ecosystems account for approximately 23%. Our ambition is to raise this figure to 30% by 2035, aligning fully with the international target,” stated Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili during his speech at the plenary session of the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana.

The President also noted that Georgia is now transitioning towards a circular and resource-efficient economy.

“In January 2026, the country introduced certain restrictions on single-use plastic products, a significant and concrete step towards reducing environmental pollution. Another key priority is the reform of water resource management. We are investing in infrastructure to expand access to safe drinking water and enhance wastewater treatment capacity, thereby enabling us to protect our rivers and natural ecosystems far more effectively.

Agriculture and rural development remain central to our sustainable development agenda. We are firmly resolved to modernise irrigation systems and to introduce climate-resilient practices and innovative technologies. We believe that these efforts will yield positive results not only at the national level, but across the entire region in terms of achieving stability and progress,” the Georgian President declared.