Visegrad Lessons for Georgia — Part 2: Academic and Scientific Cooperation; Environmental Challenges: Joint Responses

David Dondua emphasised the role of academic, scientific, and environmental cooperation as a form of “Track 2 diplomacy.” His intervention highlighted that such cooperation can remain resilient despite political tensions, helping to preserve dialogue, maintain European connectivity, and enable engagement even across conflict lines. The discussion explored practical mechanisms through which depoliticised sectors can sustain long-term cooperation in politically fragmented environments.