FES Just Climate & FES South Caucasus Offices

Expert Discussion – 17 October 2025, 09:30-12:00 (Brussels time, CEST)

Format | In person and via Zoom           

Join us on 17 October 2025, from 09:30-12:00 (Brussels time, CEST), for an expert discussion on how Armenia and Georgia can accelerate reforms, expand interconnections, and build institutional capacity to achieve a more resilient, interconnected, and low-carbon electricity future.

Background

The transformation of electricity sectors in Armenia and Georgia presents both strategic challenges and opportunities amid climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, and the global energy transition. As energy import-dependent countries, both are expanding renewables, modernising infrastructure, and seeking closer regional integration to strengthen resilience and align with EU energy and climate goals.

The study “Green Electricity Transitions in Armenia and Georgia,” supported by FES Just Climate, shows that cross-border cooperation could unlock substantial benefits, from improving system reliability and integrating renewables to creating new export opportunities through flagship projects, such as the Black Sea Submarine Electricity Cable. At the same time, regulatory misalignments, outdated infrastructure, and geopolitical tensions continue to pose obstacles.

The authors will present their key findings and recommendations on how Armenia and Georgia can accelerate reforms, expand interconnections, and build institutional capacity, followed by expert commentary and discussion on pathways toward a more resilient, interconnected, and low-carbon electricity future.

The study will be shared with interested participants prior to the event.

Online participation: If you are interested in joining via Zoom, please let Mariam.Matiashvili(at)fes.de know at your earliest convenience, and we will share the connection details.

The agenda can be download here.

For content-related questions: Mariam Matiashvili, FES (Mariam.Matiashvili(at)fes.de)

For logistical or technical questions: Shaghek Manjikian, FES (Shaghek.Manjikian(at)fes.de)

We look forward to welcoming you!

Please download the Policy Paper here.

Authors: Armen Danielian and Giorgi Mukhigulishvili