EU Green Connectivity Programme for Georgia In the early stages of political and economic transition in Georgia, high growth rates and urban expansion often took place at the expense of the environment. Today, deteriorating environmental conditions and pollution are having a direct, negative impact on the health of Georgian citizens, and environmental protection and its impact on health have become an increasing priority for the Georgian population and the Government, as illustrated by the third National Environment and Health Action Plan approved in 2018. Georgia is also contributing to the global fight against Climate Change, the Paris Agreement on climate change having entered into force for Georgia in 2017. At the same time, Georgia aims to reinforce and improve its connectivity internally and with the European Union. Previous and ongoing large-scale infrastructure investments have shown the need for a sophisticated programme assuring quality of project preparation as well as aiming to protect citizens¿ health and environmental rights.This action aims to improve environmental conditions with a view to better protect natural resources and the health of citizens. It will also contribute to the development of sustainable connectivity infrastructure that can improve the quality of life of Georgian citizens, while at the same time reinforcing the competitiveness of the Georgian economy.The programme will help to reinforce the impact of current infrastructure projects in the area of Environment, Energy and Transport, as well as to prepare upcoming projects that could be co-funded by the EU together with European Financial Institutions within the framework of the Team Europe approach. Building on the Team Europe approach, joint efforts of the Member States, EIB and EBRD will help create increased and more coherent impact of EU support in this area. Team Europe Initiatives on Green &amp; Health have been suggested to build back better in a post-pandemic context.The components envisaged for this action are:1. Sustainable infrastructure for better connectivity2. Better air and water quality for citizens¿ health3. Green and Circular Economy4. Fight against climate change and behavioural change