Georgia
Youth (18-29)
Mariam Japaridze
Skills - Competences
Leadership: Leading the local Council of Students and chairing meetings and advocacy campaigns.
Ecological Activism: Long-term commitment to environmental issues, organizing protests, and engaging in advocacy work.
Project Management: Launching and managing the "New Steps for a Better Future of Chiatura" initiative.
Community Engagement: Conducting door-to-door meetings, community discussions, and social media outreach.
Educational Outreach: Providing educational resources, workshops, and outreach activities to raise awareness.
Advocacy: Negotiating with extracting companies, government bodies, and local populations; working on policy changes.
Partnership Building: Establishing connections with regional and national civic organizations.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Implementing robust mechanisms to track progress and assess impact.
Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing a 9-point action plan for ongoing eco-awareness activities.
Public Speaking and Communication: Engaging with stakeholders, conducting public discussions, and advocating at higher levels like the European Union.
CONTACT INFO:
Keti Arjevanidze arjevanidze.k@gmail.com
Impact
The impact of Mariam Japaridze's work in Chiatura is significant and multifaceted. Through her long-term commitment to ecological activism, she has raised awareness about the severe environmental issues caused by unregulated manganese extraction in her hometown. Her efforts have led to one of the largest advocacy campaigns in Georgia, resulting in legislative changes to make mineral extraction regulations stricter. Despite challenges in enforcement, her initiative "New Steps for a Better Future of Chiatura," launched in 2023, has mobilized the community through educational outreach, informational campaigns, and various Eco Club activities. These efforts have empowered the local population with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable practices and fostered a culture of responsibility towards the environment. By establishing partnerships with civic organizations and advocating for environmental issues at national and European levels, Mariam has created a foundation for long-term sustainability and resilience in Chiatura, ensuring that the city's journey towards a better future continues.
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