Georgian PM highlights Gov’t’s measures to tackle climate change challenges at COP29

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday highlighted his Government’s measures to tackle challenges posed by climate change during his speech at a roundtable discussion held as part of the ongoing 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

In comments at the session titled Energy: Advancing Climate Mitigation Action, Kobakhidze noted Georgia was expanding its use of renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency in alignment with global climate goals, adding the Government was implementing legislative reforms and investments aimed at promoting green technologies.

He pointed to the international project for the Black Sea submarine cable to create a new transmission route to deliver green energy from the South Caucasus to Europe, and highlighted fibre optic cables as infrastructure that would enhance connectivity and facilitate the transfer of renewable energy from the South Caucasus to the European Union.

The Prime Minister added the project would reduce dependence on a single energy supplier and diversify the region's energy portfolio.

In accordance with the national action plan, Kobakhidze revealed the Government was targeting a goal where 27.4 percent of the country’s electricity production would originate from renewable sources.

He said the efforts were poised to lower carbon emissions and improve overall energy efficiency in Georgia.