Air Pollution in Rustavi

Air Pollution in Rustavi

The project goal was to advocate the problem solving of ambient air pollution in Rustavi through raising public awareness and increasing civic activism.

With the financial support of the Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office, the following activities were carried out for the above-mentioned purpose: Public Meetings, Eco-Travels, Info-Tour for Media Representatives, Info-Tours for Citizens at the Industrial Zone, Tour for Diplomats at the Industrial Zone, Flashmob, The sculpture on the air pollution issue was created, etc.

As per project objectives, these activities were planned in two directions:

Raising awareness of the population, especially of the youth living in Rustavi, about the air pollution problem in the city;

Strengthening the eco-activists network in Rustavi by informing the population about Gavigudet’s activities and ways of involvement.

In 2022, with the support of the Tbilisi office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, a second project was implemented in March-September, within the framework of which:

– Organized weekly monitoring of the industrial zone and an informational tour of the industrial zone;

– Prepared info-graphics showing the average index of the air quality of Rustavi and its comparison with other cities were published every month;

– Based on the inspection protocols of the Department of Environmental Supervision, prepared 2 short reports;

– Prepared info-graphics about the harmful effects of air pollution on women’s health;

– Organized 2 movie screenings and training for pupils on advocacy of green topics;

– Organized “Call 153” and “Letter to the Minister” activities;

– Prepared a quiz about air pollution.