Effective environmental governance is essential for the adequate implementation of, and compliance with, national environmental legislation and multilateral environmental agreements. An essential element of good environmental governance is accessible and transparent decision-making. It is thus crucial to enhance the capacity of governments to deliver environmental information and to account for public participation. In this light, it is equally critical to increase the publics’ level of environmental literacy and their ability to provide meaningful input into environmental decisions.

The National Workshop on Environmental Law Implementation Mechanisms was conducted from 27 September to 1 October, 2004, in partnership with World Learning. It involved 11 participants of Georgian nationality.

Objectives
 Enhance the understanding of European, Georgian, and international environmental legislation.
 Highlight international best practices for the effective implementation of environmental law.
 Engage the participation of Government representatives, the Parliamentary Committee, and NGOs, for the effective implementation of environmental law in Georgia.

Outcomes
 Improved understanding of the role of public participation in the implementation of environmental legislation.
 Adoption of a joint Action Plan and formulation of personal Action Plans for more effective environmental management.

Partners
 USAID
 World Learning