The signatory cities and municipalities of the EU-funded initiative ‘Covenant of Mayors’ in Georgia organised a series of virtual events for EU Sustainable Energy Week 2020 (EUSEW2020).

Gori municipality celebrated EUSEW2020 by holding several events on energy efficiency and sustainable development, including games for youth, essay contests, webinars and thematic discussions.

Telavi municipality organised a virtual exhibition of paintings by students of the Elene Akhvlediani Art School, public schools and the House of Youth.

Sagarejo Municipality celebrated EUSEW2020 by holding problem-solving and sports events for youth. The Students of Public School #1 organised a cycling marathon, calling on their fellow citizens to lead a healthy lifestyle. Also, Sagarejo librarians and schoolchildren held an introductory online workshop in the local library, presenting thematic literature to readers and discussing how the presented topics influence the municipality’s sustainable development.

Mtskheta Municipality promoted healthy lifestyle for sustainable future by organising a rowing competition with the local rowing academy athletes. Also, thanks to the National Library of Georgia, the central square in Mtskheta was transformed into a reading room with the motto ‘Read print books and save electricity’. In addition, two online conferences were held: ‘The impact of the global pandemic on the world and the importance of sustainable energy’ and ‘The role of women in climate change and energy efficiency’.

Other municipalities in Georgia – Bolnisi, Chokhatauri, Kutaisi, Rustavi and Sighnaghi – also marked the week with many interesting events, actively promoting sustainable energy.

EUSEW is the biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe and is organised by the European Commission. This year, the event ran between 22 and 26 June under the theme ‘Beyond the crisis: clean energy for green recovery and growth’.

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