Environmental Sustainable Development Policy in Georgia
Osadze L. T., Sosanidze M. O.

Osadze, Lali T., and Sosanidze, Maka O. (2025) “Environmental Sustainable Development Policy in Georgia.” The Problems of Economy 3:365–370.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-0712-2025-3-365-370

Section: Economics of Natural Resources and Environment

UDC 338.1: 338.24

Abstract:
The paper deals with the role of the green economy in achieving sustainable development goals. The development of society is discussed – with a long-term system of economic growth, economic well-being – taking into account environmental protection interests. The aim of the paper is to study the green economy as the basis of sustainable development.This article uses case study and analysis methods. The paper is based on various scientific works, data from the Statistical Service, and the results of research conducted by state and international organizations. As a result of quantitative and qualitative research, it was confirmed that the green economy is the basis of sustainable development and that environmental protection problems are important and relevant, that more discussion and development of appropriate measures and implementation should be carried out to solve the problems. All UN member states have agreed on 17 sustainable development goals and 169 tasks, which should be achieved by 2030. Georgia attaches great importance to the development of a national environmental protection program and its periodic updating. The Association Agreement between Georgia and the European Union, among other issues, focuses on environmental protection issues and sustainable development goals and objectives. The work is important and interesting – for representatives of the scientific community, heads of state, specialists, and all interested parties. The article evaluates the special role of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of the economy both in Europe and Georgia. On the other hand, the need to introduce and develop framework conditions for sustainable development to achieve long-term economic well-being is emphasized. To achieve this goal foreign experience in different countries in terms of stimulating sustainable development has been studied. The sustainable development of SMEs in Georgia and EU countries is compared.

Keywords: sustainable development, environmental protection, SME, economic growth.

Bibl.: 14.

Osadze Lali T. – Doctor of Sciences (Economics), Professor, Gori State Pedagogical University (53 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave., Gori, 1400, Georgia)
Email: l.osadze@gmail.com
Sosanidze Maka O. – Professor, Gori State Pedagogical University (53 Ilia Chavchavadze Ave., Gori, 1400, Georgia)
Email: makasosanidze2@gmail.com

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