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Partial List of Environmental NGOs in Georgia

(compiled from the International Telecommunications and Information Center's database

ISAR-Georgia provides this list with the understanding it is not a complete or comprehensive list of all of the NGOs in Georgia.

  1. Georgian Center for Transitional Economic System and Sustainable Development
  2. Georgian Geoinformation Center "G-info"
  3. Georgian Green Movement
  4. Georgian Youth Ecomovement
  5. Green Earth
  6. Khomli
  7. Medical-Ecological Association
  8. Poseidon
  9. Society of Young Ecologists "Green Cross"
  10. Ecological Group of Terjola
  11. Ecology and Tourism Association of Georgia
  12. Georgian Club of Rome
  13. World Wide Fund for Nature - Georgia
  14. Biological Farming Association Elkana
  15. Center for the Study and Protection of Small Animals
  16. Fund Udabno
  17. Vitacenter of the Georgian Children's Federation
  18. Georgian Society for the Protection of Animals
  19. Association Green Wave
  20. Association of Ecological Biomonitoring
  21. Ecological Education Group Gaia
  22. Georgian Young Lawyers Association
  23. Noah's Ark Center for the Recovery of Endangered Species (NACRES)
  24. Energy Efficiency Fund
  25. International Telecommunications and Information Center
  26. Eco-Law
  27. Center for Sustainable Tourism
  28. Human Ecology Center
  29. Association of Scouts of the Republic of Georgia
  30. Club Mteni
  31. Ecological Education Group Dzvari
  32. Georgian Ecological Foundation
  33. Regional Fund for Environmental Protection
  34. Society of Friends of Nature "Tskhratskharo"

  • Georgian Center for Transitional Economic System and Sustainable Development
    Address: Tbilisi, 4 Gamsakhurdia Ave. Room 11
    Telephone: 36-70-42
    E-mail: socecinf@iberiapac.ge
    Registration Date: June 15, 1994
    Main Focus: To research economical processes and to work out a concept of sustainable development in the transitional period.
    Contact persons: Dato Adeishvili, Amiran Tsakadze
    Number of members: 16

  • Georgian Geoinformation Center "G-info"
    Address:Tbilisi, Napareuli St. 14
    Telephone: 22-20-14, 95-30-57
    E-mail: eis@ginfo.kheta.ge
    Registration Date: February 11, 1994
    Main Focus: To create environmental databases and geographical information systems. Compiled digital SOE-Georgia.

  • Georgian Green Movement
    Address:Tbilisi, Mushtaid Park
    Telephone: 35-16-74, 95-20-33
    Fax: 35-16-74
    E-mail: gagreens@glas.apc.org
    Registration Date: February 2, 1994
    Main Focus: Struggle for improvement of environmental situation in Georgia, preservation of humanitarian and ethnocultural environment. Assistance of social and economical develoment of Georgia.
    Contact Person: Nana Nemsadze
    Number of members: 280

  • Georgian Youth Ecomovement
    Address: Tbilisi, Abashidze St. 10, Flat 21
    Telephone: 22-61-07
    Registration Date: April 30, 1994
    Main Focus: Children's environmental Education.
    Contact persons: Giorgi Dartsimelia, Ia Giorgadze
    Number of members: 16

  • Green Earth
    Address: Tbilisi Mazniashvili 43
    Telephone: 95-52-56
    Fax: 98-50-17
    Registration Date: October 20, 1994
    Main Focus: Promoting alternative energy and energy efficiency in Georgia.
    Contact persons: Nugzar Meladze, Kote Kandelaki
    Number of members: 15

  • Khomli
    Address: Tbilisi, Nusubidze Plato, 3rd microregion, kor. 16
    Telephone: 31-14-51
    Registration Date: April 16, 1993
    Main Focus: Publice unknown natural and historical monuments of Georgia, in order to increase respect and protection of unique areas.
    Contact persons: Rezo Shalibashvili
    Number of members: 17

  • Medical-Ecological Association
    Address: Tbilisi, Kostava St. 72, Flat 10
    Telephone: 38-20-61
    Registration date: Marh 23, 1995
    Main Focus: To support the improvement of health and ecological conditions of the population.
    Contact persons: Ktevan Morchiladze
    Number of members: 5

  • Poseidon
    Address: Agmashenebeli 182
    Telephone: 35-19-14
    Fax: 35-16-74
    E-mail: irisi@gmep.kheta.ge
    Registration Date: August 25, 1994
    Main Focus: Issues related to the Black Sea
    Contact persons: David Nikoleishvili
    Number of members: 18

  • Society of Young Ecologists "Green Cross"
    Address: Akhalsikhe, Antimoz Iverieli St. 15
    Telephone: 2-06-68 (Akhaltsikhe)
    Registration Date: February 9, 1995
    Main Focus: Preservation of the environment through the involvement of the youth.
    Contact persons: Ramaz Korshia
    Number of members: 40

  • Ecological Group of Terjola
    Address: Terjola, Tabidze st. 16
    Telephone: 2-13-71 (Terjola)
    Registration Date: July 7, 1995
    Main Focus: To protect valuable medicinal plants in the Terjola region.
    Contact persons: Alexander Kavtaradze
    Number of members: 6

  • Ecology and Tourism Association of Georgia
    Address: Tbilisi, Agmashenebeli 123
    Telephone: 95-78-79
    Fax: 95-48-07
    E-mail: gipo@iberiapac.ge
    Registration Date: January 12, 1995
    Main Focus: To fulfill eco-educational projects and to develop eco-tourism in the regions outside of Tbilisi.
    Contact Person: Besik Barkalaia
    Number of members: 7

  • Georgian Club of Rome
    Address: Tbilisi, Rustaveli 52
    Telephone: 99-84-08
    Main Focus: Publication of environmental literature about "global thinking" for future generations.
    Contact Person: Elenora Abashidze

  • World Wide Fund for Nature - Georgia
    Address: Rustaveli Avenue, Academy of Sciences
    Telephone: 99-84-64
    Registration Date: December 9, 1990
    Main Focus: Promoting conservation and national parks plan for Georgia, through sustainable development and environmental education.
    Contact persons: Paata Shashiashvili

  • Biologiur Meurneobata Associatia Elkana
    (Biological Farming Association Elkana)
     Address: Tbilisi, Gogibashvili 50
    Telephone: 8832-22-07-18
    E-mail: gior@elkana.ge or anatolz@elkana.ge
    Registration Date: October 6, 1994
    Main Focus: Development of biological farming in Georgia through community outreach to village farmers, through the development of universities, and through the publication of newsletters and journals on biological farming.
    Contact Person: Nana Nemsadze

  • Mtsire Tskovelta Shetsavlisa da Datsvis Centri
    (Center for the Study and Protection of Small Animals)     Fax: 8832-93-25-55
    E-mail: cspsa@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Ramaz Gokhelashvili
    Year Established: 1994
    Main Focus: Protection of "small animals", including small mammals, birds, and amphibians - through outreach and education in villages and through scientific information for governmental ministries.
    Number of members: 15

  • Pondi Udabno
    (Fund Udabno)
    Address: Tbilisi, Nutsubidze 77
    Telephone: 8832-39-54-73
    Fax: 8832-99-88-23
    E-mail: root@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Lado Miranalasvhili
    Year Established: 1994
    Main Focus: Restoration and protection of the historical David Garedji monastery site and the sensitive ecological situation on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border.
    Number of members: 20

  • Sakartvelos Bavshvta Pederatsiastan Arsebuli Vitacentri
    (Vitacenter of the Georgian Children's Federation)
    Address: Tbilisi, Vazha Pshavela 76
    Telephone: 8832-30-22-53
    Fax: 8832-98-39-98
    E-mail: root@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Shota Makhlakelidze
    Year Established: 1991
    Main Focus: Developing ecological education for children, through the creation of an ecological museum (formerly the Soviet Army Museum in Tbilisi) and through regular expeditions for children.
    Number of members: 6

  • Sakartvelos Tskovelta Datsvis Sazogadoeba
    (Georgian Society for the Protection of Animals)
    Address: Sakanela Street 20
    Telephone: 8832-93-21-28
    E-mail: levan@nacres.ge
    Contact Person: Mzia Lolishvili
    Year Established: 1993
    Main Focus: To protect domestic animals and to encourage the development of humane treatment of animals.
    Significant Accomplishments: Cooperation with the World Society for the Protection of Animals and with the Bridget Bardot Foundation to improve conditions for animals in the Tbilisi Zoo. Established and implemented a strategy for addressing the problem of stray dogs in Tbilisi (with a grant from ISAR).
    Number of members: 200

  • Assotsiatsia Mtsvane Talgha
    (Association Green Wave)
    Address: Tbilisi, Vazha Pshavela Ave. 45, 18th Floor
    Telephone: 8832-99-71-69
    E-mail: gwave@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Maka Jakhua
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: Establishment of educational, non-governmental non-profit radio station dedicated to strengthening the NGO sector. Programs include economics lessons, environmental programs, legal advice, discussions about ethnic conflicts, exploration of religious issues, presentation by NGO representatives, English lessons, etc.
    Number of members: 58

  • Ecologiuri Biomonitoringis Assotsiatsia
    (Association of Ecological Biomonitoring)
    Address: Tbilisi, G. Khandzteli 10
    Telephone: 8832-95-60-79 or 8832-39-03-01
    E-mail: ecbiomon@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Maka Chichua
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: To bring attention to the health dangers of toxic substances.
    Significant Achievements: Conducted training sessions in rural areas in western Georgia regarding the health danger of utilizing chemical pesticides and herbicides. Coordinated conference for young doctors, lawyers, economists and chemists to establish a common policy to present to government regarding chemical substances.
    Number of members: 13

  • Garemosdatsviti Ganatlebis Jgoupi Gaia
    (Ecological Education Group Gaia)
    Address: Tbilisi, Agmashenebeli 178
    Telephone: 8832-37-36-04 or 8832-38-45-41
    E-mail: zaal@kheta.ge
    Contact Person: Zaal Kikvidze
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: To implement new educational methodologies in Georgian schools, especially through environmental and human rights education. Gaia has established a Teachers Training Institute and has opened the first two "model" grades in a Tbilisi public school.
    Number of members: 15

  • Akhalgazrda Iurista Assotsiatsia
    (Georgian Young Lawyers Association)
    Address: Tbilisi, Orbeliani Street 30
    Telephone: 8832-93-61-01
    E-mail: lawyer@gyla.org.ge
    Contact Person: Dato Usupashvili
    Year Established: 1994
    Main Focus: Support the establishment of civic society based on law. GYLA has created an active legal library, provides free legal advice to NGOs and refugees, conducts educatonal programs on the importance of law and has been active in the drafting of non-profit legislation for Georgia.
    Number of members: 200

  • Noes Kidobani Gadashenebis Piras Mkhopi Tsovelta Datsvis Centri
    (Noah's Ark Center for the Recovery of Endangered Species (NACRES)
    Address: Tbilisi, Shanidze 33
    Telephone: 8832-22-57-91
    E-mail: jason@nacres.ge
    Contact Person: Jason Badridze
    Year Established: 1989
    Main Focus: Protection and reintroduction of large mammals, especially those in danger of extinction. NACRES has conducted scientific surveys on hyena and wolf populations in protected areas in Georgia, has written wildlife legislation for Parliament, has pushed for the passage of environmental conventions in Georgia, and is currently the lead agency for the UNDP\UNEP Biodiversity Country Study.
    Number of members: 20

  • Energo Epekturobis Pondi
    (Energy Efficiency Fund)
    Address: 383040 Rustavi, 7th microregion 13/33
    Telephone: 12-11-81 (Rustavi), 99-91-30
    E-mail: energy@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Vakhtang Zarkua
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: Popularization of alternative energy possibilities, especially during current difficult situation with energy in Georgia. Created model biogas generator in village in eastern Georgia and installed energy efficient stoves in orphanage in Tbilisi to underline the importance of conserving energy.
    Number of members: 35

  • Saertashoriso Telecommunikatsiisa da Inpormatsiis Centri
    (International Telecommunications and Information Center)
    Address: Tbilisi, 89/24 Agmashenebeli Ave., 10th Floor Rm. 102
    Tel/Fax: 8832-98-77-97
    E-mail: root@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Aleko Chakhunashvili
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: Providing support as a clearinghouse to the developing Georgian NGO community - by providing computer and e-mail training, publishing a monthly newsletter on Georgian NGO activities, coordinating networking meetings amongst NGOs, and publishing a monthly database on Georgian NGOs.
    Number of members: 40

  • Eko-Samartali
    (Eco-Law)
    Address: Khashuri, 9 April Street No. 5
    Telephone: 8832-98-60-39
    E-mail: root@itic.ge
    Contact Person: Paliko Abaiadze
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: Creation and monitoring of environmental legislation - through the publication of booklets for population and NGOs on current legislation.
    Number of members: 8

  • Mdgradi Tourismis Centri
    (Center for Sustainable Tourism)
    Address: Tbilisi, Griboedovi Street 14
    Telephone: 8832-99-63-04
    E-mail: levano@ecopro.ge
    Contact Person: Vano Vashakmadze
    Year Established: 1995
    Main Focus: The Center for Sustainable Tourism grew out of the activies of the Caucasus Club, one of the first NGOs in Georgia. It is dedicated to developing an ethical code for ecotourism, educating future guides and operators, and exploring ecotourism opportunities in Georgia. The group has organized regular clean-up activities in ecologically sensitive parks near Tbilisi, has led volunteer trail repair actions and workshops on eco-tourism, and has conducted a survey for the UNDP on eco-tourist possibilities in the Black Sea Basin.
    Number of members: 10

  • Adamianis Ecologiis Centri
    (Human Ecology Center)
    Address: Tbilisi, Irakli Abashidze 116A, Room 8
    Telephone: 22-24-32
    E-mail: or
    Year Established: 1994
    Contact Person: Maia Mgaloblishvili
    Main Focus: To identify and investigate the current and future influence of harmful environmental factors on the health of the Georgian population. The Human Ecology Center has conducted an investigation on the high level of radiation after Chernobyl in Georgia and its current effect on the thyroid gland disease of the affected population -- and has brought this information to the attention of the government and humanitarian organizations. It has also conducted an investigation of the manganese pollution around a Georgian mine - and its effect on the health of the local population.
    Number of members: 54

  • Sarkartvelos Scoutebis Assotsiatsia
    (Association of Scouts of the Republic of Georgia)
    Address: Tbilisi, Uznadze 52
    Telephone: 88-32-95-63-95
    Contact Person: Nana Bilashvili
    Main Focus: Providing informal education for children: "learning-by-doing". The Scouts have prepared camps for young leaders, international gatherings and ecological explorations. They also have coordinated distribution of food to refugees and senior citizens.
    Number of members: 480

  • Klubi Mteni
    (Club Mteni)
    Address: Tbilisi, Vazha-Pshavela St. 5th kv. 4th korp. Flat 12
    Telephone: 8832-31-74-46
    Year Established: 1995
    Contact Person: Aza Mdinaradze
    Main Focus: To arrange activities for youth in Tbilisi. Mteni recently arranged an anti-smoking campaign, aimed at Georgian youth.
    Number of members: 12

  • Ecologiuri Ganatlebiis Jgoupi Dzvari
    (Ecological Education Group Dzvari)
    Address: Dzhvari, Rustaveli str. 3, 3rd floor
    Telephone: 3-11-36
    Year Established: 1995
    Contact Person: Londa Khasaia
    Main Focus: To develop activities for the young children of the small village of Dzvari to activate them in their own education. Dzvari recently established a full-time eco-school/ museum (focusing on local cultural and environmental traditions). Also active in bringing attention to the environmental and cultural impact of the development of large hydroelectric dams in Georgia.
    Number of members: 8

  • Sarkartvelos Ecologiuri Pondi
    (Georgian Ecological Foundation)
    Address: Tbilisi, 380086, Universiteti str.2
    Telephone: 22-46-36
    Year Established: 1992
    Contact Person: Nika Oniani
    Main Focus: The Georgian Ecological Foundation is active in implementing ecological education in the schools. The organization has developed environmental education manuals for teachers and students.
    Number of members: 4

  • Garamosdatsvis Regionaluri Pondi
    (Regional Fund for Environmental Protection)
    Address: Khashuri, Tabidze 2
    E-mail: root@itic.ge
    Year Established: 1992
    Contact Person: David Tsikarishvili
    Main Focus: Environmental journalism: the Regional Environmental Fund has published a regular newspaper on local environmental problems and has coordinated the creation of an ecological park in the middle of Khashuri.
    Number of members: 40

  • Bunebis Komagta Sazogadoeba Tskhratskaro
    (Society of Friends of Nature "Tskhratskharo")
    Address: Bakuriani, Secondary school.
    Telephone: 98-82-76
    E-mail: dato@kheta.botany.ge
    Year Established: 1995
    Contact Person: Nukri Sikharulidze
    Main Focus: Utilizing ecological education to activate the local population of Bakuriani in protecting the unique botanical park.
    Number of members: 50

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