Georgia

Not expressed in NDC.

Georgia intends to contribute to global emissions reduction by approximately 26 million tons of CO₂ equivalent by 2035, through enhanced access to climate finance and cooperative approaches; [...] Georgia recognizes that as a result of the increase in heated spaces and the reduction of energy poverty, emissions from residential buildings are increasing significantly, which usually follows economic growth. Georgia understands the high importance and social impact of implementing mitigation measures in this sector and plans to use cooperative approaches among the Parties to the Paris Agreement to decarbonize the sector. [...] Georgia further supports the development of using cleaner, alternative fuels in mineral production, including through cooperative approaches to ensure the sustainable development of the sector; [...] In order to foster low-emission development of the industry sector, Georgia further intends to explore opportunities for efficient energy consumption and reduced dependence on fossil fuels in the metallurgy and chemical industries (except nitrous oxide activities anticipated in paragraph 40), ensuring a cooperative approach [...] Georgia intends to accelerate the ongoing reform of municipal solid waste management and the construction of wastewater treatment plants to promote low-emission development, as well as the introduction of climate-friendly practices, innovative technologies and circular economy approaches, including through cooperative approaches; [...] To contribute to global climate mitigation objectives and to alleviate anthropogenic pressure on primary forest ecosystems, Georgia intends to strengthen cooperative approaches under the Paris Agreement, prioritizing afforestation and reforestation initiatives and the strategic development of fast-growing timber plantations;