An international expert conducted training for field teams on assessing geological hazards in the Adjara region
Geology
At the National Environmental Agency, within the framework of the project “Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation Capacities in Georgia, Phase 2,” international expert Andrew Kossi paid a working visit.
The invited expert conducted training in Kobuleti Municipality for field teams assessing geological hazards, composed of specialists from the Agency’s Geology Department. The training focused on “Applying Methods for Landslide Hazard Mapping in Practice.” The participation of local specialists in the field training will significantly contribute to enhancing knowledge in the assessment and monitoring of geological hazards in the country.
The project “Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation Capacities in Georgia, Phase 2” is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The initiative is part of a large-scale climate program that supports reducing the risks of disasters caused by climate change in Georgia. The program is implemented by the Government of Georgia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), as well as Georgia, Sweden, and Switzerland.
