Mayor of Tbilisi outlined recent environmental initiatives during an event at Zghvisubani Park. Kakha Kaladze described the transformation of Zghvisubani Park - once "an ordinary swamp in deplorable condition" - into the capital`s largest municipal park, spanning 25 hectares.

Reflecting on changes since 2017, he noted the reversal of past practices that prioritized construction over green spaces: "Development should never come at the expense of parks and sports grounds. We reclaimed several areas and returned them to the municipality, turning them into vibrant community hubs".

During the event, Kakha Kaladze spoke about the recent steps taken to enhance green spaces in the capital. In addition to the creation of new parks, 375 hectares of recreational space have been developed or renovated and 142 hectares of forest area have been restored and planted. As he noted, the capital`s budget for environmental protection increases each year. In 2024, 153 million GEL was spent on developing recreational areas in Tbilisi, and for 2025, a budget of 155 million GEL is allocated for the same purpose.

Prime Minister of Georgia attended the presentation of Tbilisi`s environmental policy. He once again thanked the Mayor for the projects carried out.

"The presentation, which covered the city`s achievements in greening, environmental protection and recreational development, was remarkable. The numbers speak for themselves-around 2600 parks and green spaces have been created and over 650 000 trees have been added to our capital. Air quality has improved. The results across all areas are truly impressive. You can see the refined taste with which every project has been implemented-Temka Park is one clear example. Thank you Mayor once again for these projects and for the care and commitment we witness toward the capital", - said Irakli Kobakhidze.