Transition to 100% renewable energy in Kutaisi by 2050

Project goal:

The goal of the project was to support the development of a strategy for the city of Kutaisi to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 and increase public engagement in this process.

Main activities implemented within the project:

1. Experts' work on the Kutaisi strategy:

Within the framework of the project, experts were involved in creating a strategy for the transition to 100% renewable energy for the city of Kutaisi. They held meetings and consultations with representatives of the city hall and local active society.

• Results: More than 20 meetings were held (individual and group level). As a result of the meetings, a strategic program and action plan were agreed upon.

• Strategy scenario: The scenario includes studies of wind and solar energy potential in Kutaisi, recommendations for environmentally friendly construction materials, and descriptions of various alternative scenarios.

The strategy was discussed by specialists and experts, who positively assessed the document and suggested sharing it with other cities as an important example.

2. Round tables:

Within the framework of the project, round tables of various scales were held, in which representatives of local government, civil society organizations, and youth participated.

• Goal: Raising awareness among participants about the need for transformation and possible alternative solutions to stop climate change.

• Results: Over 100 local activities were organized by the roundtable participants in the Imereti region (12 municipalities, 800,000 inhabitants), including training, tree planting, and area clean-up.

3. Eco-Camps:

According to the initial plan of the project, one camp was to be held for 30 young people, however, the organizers were able to organize three eco-camps for 60 participants.

• Participants:

• First camp: For camp leaders.

• Second and third camps: For young people of different ages.

• Results:

• Participants learned about issues related to climate change, the use of renewable energy, and climate activism.

• Camp participants planned a global march in Kutaisi, where more than 1,200 people participated.

4. March in Kutaisi:

The march took place in Kutaisi, in the city center, where more than 1,200 people came out to support the fight against climate change. The main demands of the march:

• Paying more attention to climate change issues.

• Adopt a strategy to transition to 100% renewable energy.

• Creation of the city's environmental protection strategy, which was created shortly after the march.

Documents prepared within the framework of the project: