On June 12, 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) published the story titled ‘Georgia pushed to bolster its food security’ on their official website, focusing on efforts to enhance food security in Georgia amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
The story highlights the progress and expected outcomes of the Greenlands.GE project, financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), that aims to promote sustainable land management practices, particularly crop rotation, to address challenges posed by limited cultivated land and degradation affecting agricultural areas in Georgia. Through collaboration with local farmers and organizations, the initiative seeks to increase yields, preserve soil fertility, and ensure food security, with a target of benefiting 90,000 people ultimately. The project emphasizes the utilization of local knowledge and native seeds and aims to promote branding for sustainable agricultural products. Aligned with broader goals of ecosystem restoration and green recovery advocated by UNEP, the project underscores the importance of long-term strategies to address soil fertility, climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
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Photo Credits: Photos by Lisa Murray | UNEP
