| Issue: | 2025 №4 (92) |
| Section: | Economics of enterprise |
| UDK: | 330.341.42 |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.33271/ebdut/92.171 |
| Article language: | English |
| Pages: | 171-177 |
| Title: | Green economy perspectives in Georgia |
| Author: | Osadze L. T., Gori Stady University |
| Annotation: | Methods. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of the green economy as a key tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on Georgia. The research is based on a combination of a case study and an analytical approach. For this purpose, data from a number of sources were used: official reports of the Georgian government, publications of international organizations, as well as the results of quantitative and qualitative research. In particular, the article uses the findings of a specialized study on climate change and environmental issues in Georgia, which was conducted by IPM Market Intelligence Caucasus (IPM MIC) on behalf of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) in November 2022. In addition, scientific works and expert opinions of leading Georgian and foreign scholars in this field were taken into account. Novelty. The study is unique in that it not only confirms, but also substantiates in detail that the green economy is a fundamental basis for the sustainable development of Georgia. For the first time, the article highlights the inextricable link between societal values – such as democracy, human dignity, privacy, and equality – and the successful achievement of the SDGs, emphasizing that these values are necessary prerequisites for the formulation of effective and equitable green policies. Results. The analysis of a wide range of international and national studies confirms that Georgia is demonstrating significant progress towards the integration of the green economy and sustainable development. According to the results of quantitative and qualitative research conducted within the framework of the article, it was established that environmental problems are extremely relevant for Georgian society. The conclusions of the work clearly indicate the need to expand public discussions, develop and implement specific measures to effectively address these problems. The study emphasizes that without active public participation and targeted state policies aimed at addressing environmental challenges, the achievement of the SDGs will be difficult. Practical value. In view of the Sustainable Development Goals for the period up to 2030, this work demonstrates that Georgia pays significant attention to the development of a national program focused on the green economy and environmental protection. The materials of the article are of great importance for a wide range of stakeholders: from representatives of the scientific community and state figures to practitioners working in the field of ecology and sustainable development, as well as for everyone interested in the future of Georgia and global environmental trends. This work serves as an important contribution to understanding how the country can successfully transition to a sustainable development model. |
| Keywords: | Green economy, Sustainable development, Environmental protection, European Union, State, Georgia |
| File of the article: | EV20254_171-177.pdf |
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