Enhancing the Management Effectiveness of the Machakhela Protected Landscape
OVERVIEW
Boasting rich biodiversity along with cultural landscapes, the Machakhela Protected Landscape was established in September 2022 to foster the safeguarding, restoration and responsible use of biodiversity. Covering the area of the River Machakheli, 9 villages and part of the state forest along 4,294 hectares, the Protected Landscape serves as a vital tool for nature conservation and sustainable development of local communities.
With funding from the Czech Government, UNDP works with the management of the Machakhela Protected Landscape to strengthen the planning capabilities of Khelvachauri Municipality and the Protected Landscape’s administration. This involves crafting management and operational plans, as well as building the necessary skills to carry out these plans effectively, affordably, and sustainably.
The initiative builds on the UNDP’s project to enhance the management of the Ajara Protected Areas, further supported by the Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs in 2019-2021.
WHAT WE DO
The project aligns with the following long-term objectives:
- Empower the Machakhela Protected Area Administration with the essential technical expertise and capabilities for the effective management of the protected landscape.
- Implement a functional urban and spatial planning system to preserve traditional and historic settlements within the protected area, enabling their development in harmony with traditional architecture and usage.
Contact information
Contact persons
Irakli Goradze
Project Manager
irakli.goradze@undp.org
Nino Antadze
UNDP Environment and Energy Team Leader
nino.antadze@undp.org
Project details
Status | Ongoing |
Start date | December 2023 |
End date | March 2025 |
Focus area | Environment & Energy |
Partners | Machakhela Protected Landscape Administration. Khelvachauri Mayor’s Office |
Donor | Government of Czech Republic |
Budget | EUR€ 100,000 |