The Environment Protection and Natural Resources Committee held a meeting to review the state of ambient air quality in Rustavi.

Committee members received information on the condition of ambient air in Rustavi from the Mayor of Rustavi, Nino Latsabidze, and heads of the relevant structural units of the Environmental Protection and Agriculture Ministry.

Nino Latsabidze spoke about the environmental projects implemented in Rustavi in 2026, the challenges that remain, and the measures planned to address them.

"Unprecedented projects are being implemented in Rustavi. We have planned the rehabilitation of the Central Park, the construction of new parks, and the modernization of road infrastructure. We are also launching a new project in kindergartens and schools aimed at improving existing green spaces and using them for educational and recreational purposes. The city's 2020–2026 and 2020–2030 development plans include ambitious projects that will improve green areas, upgrade roads, and create new infrastructure. However, in order to fully address environmental challenges, industrial enterprises must assume greater responsibility and take effective measures to reduce harmful emissions”, - the Mayor of Rustavi stated.

The Head of the Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department of the LEPL National Environmental Agency, Marine Arabidze, presented the results of ambient air quality monitoring conducted in Rustavi.

She reviewed the operation of monitoring stations, indicator measurements, and the findings, noting that an air quality forecasting system is planned to become operational in 2027.

Speaking about the monitoring of heavy metals and benzo[a]pyrene in ambient air, the presenter noted that no cases of annual average concentrations exceeding the established standards were recorded.

The Deputy Head of the Environmental Supervision Department, Neli Korkotadze, briefed committee members on the results of inspections of facilities contributing to air pollution in Rustavi. According to her, the Department carried out intensive and comprehensive inspections at all major industrial enterprises that have an impact on ambient air quality.

The presenter also reviewed the results of inspections conducted in Rustavi and Gardabani during 2025–2026, and discussed the outcomes of scheduled and unscheduled inspections, the continuous self-monitoring system for emissions of harmful substances, and the control of vehicle emissions and fuel quality.

Committee members also received information on the accreditation of the Georgia Energy Development Fund to the Green Climate Fund, presented by the Fund's Deputy Director, Levan Mosakhlishvili.

According to him, the Georgia Energy Development Fund has become the first state-owned company in Georgia to obtain accreditation from the Green Climate Fund. This accreditation enables the Fund to implement climate change-oriented projects that are economically less attractive but contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change.

As he noted, the Fund's mission is to support the realization of Georgia's energy potential, promote the development of energy projects, attract investment resources, and ensure their effective implementation.