1. Towards Integrated Maritime Policy in Georgia Batumi, 15 September Mariam Makarova, Head of the Water Division. Integrated Management Department, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia

2. Main Pressures and Impacts
Pollution from the land-based sources:
- Urban and industrial wastewater
- Landfills
- Agriculture
Marine litter
Riverine inputs
Accidental pollution

3. Ongoing and Planned Policy Activities
Harmonisation of the national legislation to MSFD
Sectoral Strategies (agriculture, infrastructure)
International Projects (EMBLAS, EUWI+)
Development of the National Marine Strategy
Development of the ICZM Strategy
Development of the Ballast Waters Management Strategy

4. Cooperation At the National Level:
Inter-institutional Working Group on Integrated Maritime Policy (ministries: environment, european&euroatlantic integration, agriculture, economy, regional development and infrastructure, finances, internal affairs, defense, energy, justice, foreign affairs; Government of Ajara AR)
At the International level:
DG MARE
Black Sea Commission
BSEC

5. Proposals for the Follow-up Steps
EU assistance for development IMP in Georgia
EU support for marine research in the Black Sea
Establishment of the Facility for blue economy development & maritime policy in the Black Sea

6. Thank you for attention!