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US government invests $1.6 million to protect national parks of Georgia

18.10.19 15:00


The US government has announced the launch of a five-year, $1.6 million programme to protect Georgian national parks and make them economically sustainable and more attractive for tourists.

 

The programme starts today and is financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Georgia.

 

Georgia's nature is priceless and its preservation is especially important”, said the US Embassy in Georgia.


The USAID National Parks and Ecotourism Program (NPE) will support eco-tourism and increase economic activity in the country.

 

The NPE will also work with municipalities, non-profit and private organizations to provide technical support and training to improve their productivity and economic efficiency. The NPE will promote tourist zones and make economic conditions better for people living near the tourist areas by creating new jobs.

 

Earlier this year, the Caucasus Nature Fund has also allocated €870,000 for the development of three national parks in Georgia: Borjomi-Kharagauli, Mtirala and Pshav-Khevsureti.

 

The development period will span between 2019 and 2021.


In April 2019 European Union (EU) launched three new projects for environmental protection and climate change in Georgia.

 

 

 

source: AGENDA

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