*[Enwl-eng] [cenn] WMTR - Georgia to Start Measurement ofGreenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions on Landfills

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Georgia to Start Measurement of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions on Landfills



Within the WMTR Program Framework


For the first time in Georgia, greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from
landfills are going to be measured, and subsequently, the negative impacts
of landfills on the environment will be assessed.



On March 10, 2016, the USAID-funded Waste Management Technologies in Regions
(WMTR) program transferred to the Solid Waste Management Company of Georgia
(SWMCG) (part of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of
Georgia), portable equipment for measuring GHG emissions from landfills.



Within the event, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the WMTR
program and SWMCG, about providing assessment of GHG emissions from the
landfill and preparation of the relevant baseline information as well as a
mitigation action plan. The baseline information will be used for the
development of landfill closure and after-care plans.



USAID Mission Director, Mr. Douglas H. Ball, attended the official ceremony
for the GHG measuring equipment at Rustavi landfill. Following the signature
of the MoU, Mission Director personally participated in demonstration
greenhouse gas emission measurement at the above-mentioned landfill, along
with SWMCG Director, Mr. Giorgi Shukhoshvili and CENN Executive Director,
Ms. Nana Janashia.



By means of the above equipment, methane gas generated at the landfills of
Georgia and their adverse environmental impact will be measured. The
baseline information obtained from measurements will help Georgia to fulfill
the responsibilities undertaken under EU Association Agreement and Paris
Climate Change Agreement – to assess and reduce methane and other greenhouse
gas emissions affecting the global climate change.



It should be noted that WMTR will continue close cooperation with SWMCG on
the above issues after the transfer of the equipment. The next step includes
provision of trainings on the use of GHG measuring equipment.

Waste Management Technologies in Regions (WMTR) was launched on March 18,
2014. The initiative is funded by the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID) and implemented by the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA), together with CENN[2] – a local partner and a
sub-recipient.

WMTR is assisting the Government of Georgia in designing an adequate waste
management system in the regions of Adjara and Kakheti. The program
objective is to support a cleaner and healthier environment, minimize
adverse impacts from waste on human health and natural resources, and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.



For detailed information, please contact us:



Waste Management Technologies in Regions (WMTR)
2, Orpiri St., Tbilisi, Georgia
T.: +995 32 2 43 45 22/23



T +995 32 275 19 03/04
F +995 32 275 19 05
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