On September 29-30, 2015 the Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions hosted a regional meeting of stakeholders in Tbilisi, Georgia. In preparation of the assessment report, that was presented at COP21 UNFCCC, a Draft Background Paper has been facilitated by GRID-Arendal and the Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions, involving designated experts working on climate change adaptation and sustainable mountain development, representing the three South Caucasus countries.
The main objective of the meeting was to receive comments on the Draft Background Paper through a participatory and transparent review process, aiming to collect further comments and inputs, including preparation of a first draft of recommendations.