A meeting was held at the Agency of Protected Areas with representatives of a delegation from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

The delegation was welcomed by Deputy Chairpersons of the Agency, Tamar Khakhishvili and Giorgi Kupatadze. The delegation was led by Louis Diakité, President of the N’Zi Wildlife Conservation Foundation (NWCF), a nature conservation foundation operating in Côte d’Ivoire.

During the meeting, the parties discussed existing practices and international best practices in protected area management and development, sustainable use of natural resources, and environmental monitoring. The discussions also covered mechanisms for combating environmental violations, as well as the use of modern technologies in protected area management, including monitoring and early warning systems. The parties also explored opportunities for cooperation and knowledge sharing in these areas.

As part of the visit, the delegation also visited Tbilisi National Park, where they learned firsthand about national park management practices, the specifics of protected area monitoring, and activities carried out to protect natural ecosystems.
The visit aimed to facilitate the exchange of experience in protected area management, deepen knowledge of environmental challenges, and explore opportunities for international cooperation.