{"id":7638,"date":"2025-12-11T17:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakhvihpp.com\/?p=7638"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T13:01:20","slug":"bakhvi-hesi-saerthashoriso-eqspertizis-mnishvneloba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bakhvihpp.com\/en\/bakhvi-hesi-saerthashoriso-eqspertizis-mnishvneloba\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakhvi HPP \u2013 The Importance of International Expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pierre Biedermann \u2013 International Expert on Environmental and Social Issues, Founder and Principal Expert at Alpage SARL (France) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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International environmental and social expert Pierre Biedermann discusses in an interview the importance of involving international specialists in local projects, outlining their roles and functions.<\/p>\n

\u201cInternational consultants are engaged when specific knowledge, experience, and technical skills are required \u2014 those that may not be available locally \u2014 and when the goal is to implement a project in line with international standards<\/p>\n

The Bakhvi HPP project involved international consultants in biodiversity studies, as the project team was committed to achieving the highest quality standards, fully compliant with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance requirements. In addition, international specialists were invited to address issues raised by the local community, including conducting cumulative impact and climate studiesperformed by highly experienced and reputable researchers.\nOne of the main concerns among local residents was the project\u2019s potential impact on the Bakhmaro resort\u2019s microclimate. Following additional studies carried out by international experts, it was concluded that Bakhvi HPP will not affect Bakhmaro\u2019s climate, for several reasons:\n1.\tThe significant distance and elevation difference between the resort and the HPP site;\n2.\tThe fact that Bakhmaro\u2019s climate is primarily shaped by two factors \u2014 the Black Sea on one side and the mountainous relief system on the other.\u201d\nThe Bakhvi HPP project has been developed \u2014 and is now being constructed \u2014 in strict compliance with both national legislation and international standards. International experts were engaged from the earliest stages: from baseline biodiversity assessments to project design, and now during the construction phase.\nDrawing on extensive research conducted by renowned French and British experts, including biodiversity, climate, cumulative impact, and cost-benefit analyses, the project\u2019s design and construction plan were developed with precision and accountability.\nDuring construction, international experts visit Bakhvi HPP several times a year to conduct monitoring missions, verifying implementation of the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP). The plan aims to prevent potential project-related impacts on the project area and surrounding villages, and \u2014 where necessary \u2014 to introduce appropriate mitigation measures.<\/p>\n

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