Date: 5 August 2026

Time: 12:00-13:00 (Tbilisi time) 

The OECD organised an online discussion on the stocktaking report of Georgia’s policy frameworks for climate change adaptation and resilience in agriculture, especially horticulture, and future programme activities. 

Participants included representatives of Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA), as well as the PROGRESS programme Consortium Partners.

The discussion highlighted Georgia’s progress in strengthening the policy frameworks, including reforms related to sustainable water management and irrigation, measures promoting organic agriculture and the ongoing development of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). Notable challenges discussed include improving monitoring and early warning systems, strengthening agricultural extension and advisory services and enhancing pesticide and fertiliser management. EU frameworks for climate change adaptation and Georgia’s alignment with them were also discussed.

The MEPA agreed to provide the OECD with priority policy areas for targeted policy development support in future project activities.