Developing ecotourism in Georgia. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 12

Developing ecotourism in Georgia

“Georgians are a very hospitable nation, which is of great value for tourism development. But the goal should not be to bring more backpackers in but to control the amount of visitors and make the most of those, who come”, stays Olaf Malver, an expert and a consultant on ecotourism in Georgia.

Olaf Malver is the founder of adventure travel company Explorers´ Corner, who is also helping to develop ecotourism in Georgia. He travelled the World, led kayaking tours across the seven seas, visited more than 80 countries, including Greenland or Antarctica, and nowadays he explores Georgian mountains, searching for places undiscovered not only by tourists, but by people in general.

As a consequence of that, he has also seen the impact of climate change with his own eyes. Together, we speak about his experiences and perspective on the strategies that could help Georgia develop into a modern, democratic country. According to him, environment should be one of the top priorities in that process.

Useful links:

• Natural Habitat Adventures (Explorer´s Corner acquired by the company)
• Biophilia hypothesis
• Ecotourism

Eco-village is a model for better future. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 11

Eco-village is a model for a better future in Georgia, members of the International Eco-Community Project in Caucasus believe. Their aim is to create a self-sustainable community that leaves minimum negative impact on the environment

Reducing toxic emissions with biodiesel. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 10

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia environmental podcast, we will discuss how can using biodiesel reduce air pollution and which companies produce biodiesel in Georgia

Fighting for energy sector diversification. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 9

Mariam Devidze, a specialist on climate change from the environmental organization Green Alternative explains why solar panel systems need to be developed in Georgia and how the energy sector can be diversified

Pumping water with solar energy. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 8

Solar-powered water pipes could bring water to remote villages, says Mahsa Iarmohammadi who, together with her husband, runs a solar-powered pipes’ enterprise in Georgia

Are e-scooters eco-friendly?What on Earth Georgia, ep. 7

E-scooters have become a popular public transport alternative in Georgia as many perceive them as both a convenient and environmentally friendly way of moving around the city

Living in a straw bale house. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 6

In a new episode of What on Earth Georgia, David Chachanidze explains the environmental and health benefits of living in a house made out of straw bales

Safe cycling in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia, ep.5

The new episode of What on Earth Georgia explores the opportunities for riding a bicycle in Tbilisi and talks to Caucasus Cycling Network about the benefits of swapping car for cycling

Community gardening in the city. What on Earth Georgia, ep.4

Environmental benefits and rules of community gardening in Tbilisi are the focus of the new episode of JAMnews podcast What On Earth Georgia

Eating vegan in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 3

In the new episode of the JAMnews podcast What on Earth Georgia, German activist Marlene Böhm offers advice on how to be vegan in Tbilisi

Environmentally conscious parenthood. What On Earth Georgia podcast, ep.2:

How to be an environmentally conscious parent and make the world a better place for future generations? Environmentally conscious motherhood in the second episode of What on Earth Georgia podcast

Parki Ar Minda, waste reduction and recycling. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 1

What to do once your bin is full? Is it possible to shop without using plastic bags in Georgia? JAMnews podcast, episode one: waste reduction and recycling with ‘Parki Ar Minda’