“Blejan” NGO has launched a new initiative to strengthen regional cooperation among civil society organizations in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, with a focus on environmental protection and sustainable development.
“Blejan” Environmental, Social and Business Support NGO, in cooperation with the Research-Intellectual Club “Dialogue of Generations” (RICDOG) from Georgia and “Terra-1530” from Moldova, is implementing the project “The Emerald Bridge: Strengthening Trans-Regional Green Synergy.”
The project aims to establish a structured and sustainable cooperation network among civil society organizations in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, promoting knowledge and experience sharing, public participation, and the development of joint policy recommendations in the environmental field.
The initiative will provide partner organizations with opportunities to jointly address pressing environmental and sustainable development challenges, identify new avenues for cooperation, and strengthen the role of civil society in environmental decision-making processes.
Key Project Activities
The project includes the following activities:
- Thematic online meetings and experience sharing to exchange knowledge, expertise, and good practices among partner organizations.
- Establishment of cross-border thematic working groups to strengthen cooperation in the fields of environmental protection, energy, biodiversity, and sustainable transport.
- Study visits to partner countries to learn from successful practices and strengthen institutional and professional connections.
- Development of a joint policy brief presenting recommendations for addressing environmental challenges and promoting regional cooperation.
- Participation in a planned side event within the framework of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) to showcase regional cooperation and joint initiatives on an international platform.
Expected Results
The project is expected to strengthen cooperation among civil society organizations in Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, expand opportunities for knowledge and experience sharing in the environmental field, and facilitate the development of joint policy recommendations that contribute to advancing the regional environmental agenda.
The initiative also seeks to lay the foundations for long-term cooperation by encouraging joint actions, mutual support, and active participation of partner organizations in environmental policy development processes.
The project is being implemented from 17 July to 17 December 2026.
Funding
The project is supported by the European Union and the German Marshall Fund of the United States through the GMF Transatlantic Foundation.
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