New mudflow hits Georgian village as rainy season reveals poor assessment of hydropower plans
As rains cause mudflows in Georgia’s mountains, locals from different regions unite to protest hydropower developments in geologically unstable areas
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Eight arrested in protest against Georgian dam
Protests against large dams in Georgia’s Svaneti mountains have led to confrontations with police. Locals are losing patience over the protracted consultation process on the project. Police special forces were deployed last Friday, 20 May to clear a blockade of an access road leading to the planned Nenskra dam site in Georgia’s northwest.
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Georgia's hydropower revolution far from rosy for communities, the environment and the economy
For Shuakhevi as with other large dams recently built or planned in Georgia, it all adds up for western planners and financiers. The final bill for the Georgian population and environment, though, is still a long way from being finalised
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Post-conflict aid to Georgia: mission accomplished or fait accompli?
The military conflict of August 2008 between Russia and Georgia brought misery to thousands of people who lost their beloved, their homes, or both. In response, and following swiftly on from ceasefire operations, the international donor community
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