Georgia appoints US citizen as ombudsman on ecology

Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze presented the country's ombudsman for environmental issues.

Georgia bureau of Report informs that David Morrison will lead the new ombudsman institution.

The Ombudsman's Office for Environmental Affairs, in addition to protecting environmental rights and interests, will also make recommendations on resolving topical environmental problems and amendments to relevant legislation, participate in public discussions and give consultation to interested parties.

Morrison has been involved in environmental projects in Georgia since 2008. He was Director of the Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF) in 2008-2015. Over the years significant projects have been implemented in Georgia's national parks for the development of infrastructure and biodiversity conservation.