Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions

Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions (Sustainable Caucasus) is a non-government organization based in Tbilisi, Georgia. 

The mission of Sustainable Caucasus is to facilitate cooperation and coordination for sustainable development of the Caucasus mountain region.

Its objectives are:

  • to foster sustainable development in the Caucasus mountain region; and
  • to elaborate regional approaches to transboundary problems at national and local levels.

To achieve these objectives, Sustainable Caucasus cooperates with local and central authorities, scientific institutions, businesses, international organizations, local communities/populations, and other parties concerned with sustainable development in the Caucasus mountain region.

With the aim to accomplish its objectives, Sustainable Caucasus will, inter alia, facilitate capacity building; transfer and disseminate knowledge; develop, analyse, and monitor relevant policies; support training and education, research, and development; raise awareness; enhance cooperation and experience sharing; promote and introduce recognised best practices; and implement other actions targeted at sustainable development in the Caucasus mountain region, as appropriate.

https://sd-caucasus.com/en/pages/index/10

 

 

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Regional Adaptation Dialogue in the South Caucasus Meeting

Get an insight into what went on at the Regional Adaptation Dialogue in the South Caucasus meeting; held to discuss regional climate risks and scenarios, climate change adaptation policies and action, and engage in regional dialogue and collaboration among the South Caucasus countries for adaptation planning.

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Taking Action Together for Resilient Mountain Communities in the South Caucasus

Learn about the outcomes of the interactive regional meeting hosted by UNEP and Sustainable Caucasus in Tbilisi, Georgia, which aimed to support regional collaboration among South Caucasus countries for climate adaptation planning and action.

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Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus

The Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus booklet showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific issues caused, or accelerated by, climate change that negatively affect mountain communities’ livelihoods and ecosystems. The publication covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

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Taking Action Together for Resilient Mountain Communities in the South Caucasus

The regional session featured exchange on adaptation solutions, discussions of national and local adaptation plans and consultation on opportunities of regional dialogue and collaborative action.

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Inter- and transdisciplinary mountain data in the Caucasus: Identifying user requirements and access preferences

This workshop sought to develop a broad, interdisciplinary, and systematic understanding of the current “data situation” across a range of relevant disciplines in the Caucasus.

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