News
14 February 2014
Eco Tourism Development Workshop at Courtyard Marriott
On February 13, 2014, the workshop related to development of eco and biodiversity based tourism products in Protected Areas and National Parks of Georgia was held at Tbilisi Courtyard Marriott Hotel.
12 February 2014
Meeting at the World Bank Georgia Office
On February 11, 2014, the meeting was held at the World Bank Georgia Office, which was attended by Rati Japaridze - the Chairman of the Agency of Protected Areas, Ahmed R. Eiweida - Task Team Leader for the Regional Development Project.
11 February 2014
The Chairman of APA visits Stepantsminda
On February 10, the Chairman of the Agency of Protected Areas Rati Japaridze held a meeting with the Head of Municipal Committee Zaza Alibegashvili during which the issue of construction of a new joint PA and tourist informational building was discussed.
05 February 2014
Fire on the Territory of Kobuleti PA
On the night of February 3, the fire broke out on the territory of Kobuleti Protected Areas as a result of which, the unique swamp Ispani located within the PA boundaries has been damaged.
05 February 2014
February 2nd, the World Wetlands Protection Day
February 2nd is the World Wetlands Day. It marks the date of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands, on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar. The Convention offers protection of the Wetlands and conservation of habitats of migratory waterbirds worldwide.
29 January 2014
Third Meeting of the Advisory Board of APA
On January 21 the third advisory board meeting was held at the Agency of Protected Areas. Representatives from the non-public (NGO sector), international organizations, and university officials attended the meeting where different issues related to problems currently existing in the Agency, as well as current and implemented projects and future plans were discussed.
27 January 2014
TWINING Project implementation in the Protected Areas of Georgia
On January 27 there was the meeting in the Imereti Caves Protected Areas Administration. within the European Union financed Twinning project: “Strengthening Management of Protected Areas of Georgia”.
24 January 2014
Tightened Security Measures at Tbilisi National Park
In order to better secure the internal car roads at the territory of the Tbilisi National Park (which includes Saguramo, Tianeti, Gldani, Martkopi and gardabani districts) special control plan has been developed.
13 January 2014
Rati Japaridze visits Hiking Camp Iglu
On January 13th, the Chairman of the Agency of Protected Areas (APA) Rati Japaridze visited outdoor youth camp Iglu in Mtskheta, organized by the National Hiking Federation.
10 January 2014
Amendment to the Bill of the Protected Areas System
On Friday, January 10 at the cabinet meeting of the Government the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection presented an amendment to the bill of law of the Protected Areas System in Georgia.
05 January 2014
Meeting with the Representatives of Baghdati Municipality
On December 27, 2013, the Agency of Protected Areas held a meeting at the Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament with representatives of the Baghdati and Zestaponi municipalities. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss current problems existing in villages of the abovementioned municipalities.
04 January 2014
APA Donors Coordination Meeting
On December 20, 2013 through the initiative of the Agency of Protected Areas the donor coordination meeting was held at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel.
03 January 2014
Meeting with Population of Pshav-Khevsureti living in Gardabani
On December 18, 2013, the Chairman of the Agency of Protected Areas Rati Japaridze held a meeting with the representatives of the Pshav-Khevsureti community who were relocated to Gardabani municipality.
03 January 2014
First Snowshoe Hiking Tour in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
Last weekend the group of twelve amateur hikers visited Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. During their two-day journey they had the possibility to be the first visitors to try out the new service introduced in the Park - snowshoeing activity.
03 January 2014
Workshop for the representatives of PAs in Borjomi
On December 9-12, 2013, with the initiative of Transboundary Joint Cooperation, workshop for the representatives of the Protected Areas of Georgia and Azerbaijan (particularly Borjomi-Kahargauli NP, Yalama NP and Zakatala-Balakend State Reserve) was held in Borjomi.
