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Martin Skalský on Environmental Protection: “People Must Be Active and Demand Changes”
In this interview, Alexander Kaffka, editor-in-chief of the Caucasian Journal, speaks with Martin Skalský, chairman of the Czech NGO Arnika and leader of the Center for the Support of Citizens. They discuss pressing environmental issues in the Caucasus region, including air pollution in Tbilisi, and emphasize the importance of public participation in environmental decision-making. Skalský shares insights from his extensive experience coordinating environmental projects across the former Soviet Union and the Western Balkans.
You can watch the full interview below – in English with Georgian subtitles.
“Seven official monitoring stations in the country is not enough,“ says Georgian environmentalist
Giorgi Japaridze from the Georgian non-governmental organization Green Pole leads the campaign “My City Kills” to improve the air quality in Tbilisi and other cities. The situation is critical, and the heavily polluted air is destroying the health of tens of thousands of people. How can know-how from the Czech Republic help improve air quality in Georgia?
Watch the interview.
