The Tbilisi City Hall’s City Service of Economic Development is organizing the 14th Forum of Local Economic Development, titled Healthy City – Green, Ecologically Clean Environment, Flexible and Sustainable Urban Development.

The Mayor of Tbilisi delivered the opening speech, underscoring the city’s commitment to fostering a healthy, sustainable urban environment.

“Developing health policies and initiatives to create a green and ecologically clean environment are extremely important. The vision of a healthy city is not merely aspirational but a tangible commitment to ensuring the well-being of Tbilisi’s residents. To achieve this, it is important that local and central government representatives develop initiatives that promote physical, mental and social health”, - said Kakha Kaladze.

He expressed optimism about the forum’s contributions to building sustainable cities, noting its role since 2007 as a platform for exchanging ideas and forming partnerships.