Sabuko's Publications
Assessment of Forest Governance in Georgia
The assessment of Georgia's forestry sector clearly demonstrates that there is still a long way to go to achieve good governance. This requires implementing reforms, particularly in recognising and respecting the rights of local communities related to forests and land, decentralising forest management, preventing harm caused by hazardous projects, promoting...
Read moreEastern Imperial Eagle Conservation Action Plan for Georgia
The conservation action plan for the Eastern Imperial Eagle in Georgia was developed by the Society for Nature Conservation (SABUKO) based on the results of surveys initiated in 2015 and ongoing to date. Based on these, threats affecting the local population were determined, as well as specific areas for conservation...
Read moreMitigating Biodiversity Risks in Georgia’s Development Projects
20 November, 2023 In Georgia, rapid infrastructure development in hydropower, wind power, mining, and road construction is posing a critical threat to biodiversity. This policy brief highlights the need for integrating biodiversity conservation into development planning to ensure sustainable progress. The purpose of the policy brief is to advocate for...
Read moreChallenges of Planning and Implementation of Infrastructure Projects in Georgia
25 December, 2023 This policy paper seeks to assess the degree to which Georgia's current practices for planning and implementing major infrastructure projects align with both good environmental standards and EU legislation. Additionally, the paper aims to formulate recommendations to address any identified deficiencies. The following are the research questions...
Read moreRaptor Migration in Ajaria
Idea & production: Batumi Raptor Count & Georgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife Written by: Wouter Vansteelant, Johanna Yourstone, Jenny Eikestam, Michael Tholin Illustrated by: Johanna Yourstone, Jenny Eikestam, Klara Århem Design by: Zoltán Turny Brief description: Of all of these beautiful travelers there is one type of birds...
Read moreAssessing the Scale of Hunting of Birds with a Focus on Batumi Bottleneck
Illegal killing is one of the main risks for the birds becoming extinct globally. Poaching birds became one of the major threats for bird migrating between Europe and Africa. Every autumn more than 1,000,000+ birds of prey migrate through the Batumi Bottleneck. Batumi Raptor Count (BRC) along with SABUKO work...
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