Environmental Protection - The Issue Only Citizens Worry About Published: 6 August 2021 There is a general agreement among citizens of Georgia that the protection of the environment is a matter of crucial importance. While the environmental sustainability is essential for 98% of the population, the environment-oriented policy has not become a priority for the government. By Elene Khachapuridze
The European Green Deal and its Significance for Georgia Published: 18 February 2021 This paper discusses several key points regarding the Green Deal, the challenges associated with its implementation, and its impact on the future of the Eastern Partnership – especially its impact on Georgia. By Ekaterine Mikadze
The Influence of Neo-Liberal Policy on Labor Rights in Georgia Published: 27 April 2016 Ensuring that workers are guaranteed basic labor rights is still a serious challenge in Georgia. The source of these problems is the state’s policy of inaction, which, on the one hand, is the result of the country’s transformation of its historical formations, and on the other hand, the realization by each of the Georgian governments that ensuring secure working conditions creates a space for people to think and act freely. By Anano Tsintsabadze
Geopolitics of South Caucasus: Georgia and Oil Prices Published: 1 April 2016 Georgia's unique location at a strategically important crossroads makes it a country of key geopolitical interest to Russia, Turkey, USA and the EU. It is located in a region known for its volatility due to the existing ethnic, religious, political and military tensions after the collapse of the Soviet Union. By Manana Kochladze
Quo Vadis, Azerbaijan? The Country’s Growing Challenges Published: 1 April 2016 Azerbaijan is a key actor in the South Caucasus, reshaping the borders of influence of regional and extra-regional powers. So far its leading role has been defined by the availability of hydrocarbon resources, which the country has successfully used to manoeuvre between the clashing interests of powerful players and thus managed not to become excessively dependent on any of them. By Leila Alieva
Armenia and the Changing Energy Landscape: Will Armenia Benefit from the “Energy Revolution”? Published: 1 April 2016 As the world goes through what some pundits have already called a new “energy revolution”, one of its most obvious and far-reaching consequences is the downward trend in oil and natural gas prices. Coupled with recent geopolitical developments, namely the so called “Iranian opening”, this development looks set to open up new opportunities for Armenia. By Mikael Zolian
Politics of Climate Change in Armenia: Commitments and Expectations from the International Climate Negotiations Published: 11 December 2015 Armenia has already reported evidence of climate change, having documented a 1.1oC increase in the average summer temperature and a 10% reduction in average precipitation over the past 80 years. By Astghine Pasoyan and Diana Harutyunyan
Energy Transition Study Trip to Germany for Georgian and Armenian Stakeholders Published: 27 November 2015 On October 12-16, 2015 11 professionals from the Armenia and Georgia participated in the Energy Transition study-trip organized by HBS. The participants were able to meet and engage into active discussions with the representatives of German government, German parliament, business sector, NGOs and think thank organizations and understand how the energy-related decisions are made and at what extant each of those sectors affect on the final decisions.
Conference "South Caucasus Energy Pathways: Opportunities for Development and Political Choices" Published: 30 June 2015 report On June 12, 2015, the South Caucasus Regional Office of the Heinrich Boell Foundation (HBF SC) organized the regional energy conference bringing together the representatives of academia, politicians, civil society, governmental organizations and international organizations, from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to discuss the prospects of the sustainable energy systems in the South Caucasus Countries.