The Caucasus and thus Georgia are among the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world. Furthermore, Georgian wetlands are included in the Ramsar Sites, as four sites, covering 36,010 ha, are designated as Wetlands of International Importance. Wetlands are important habitats distinguished by their ecosystem services, support to migratory birds and other fauna, and the particular composition of plant species. Currently, many wetlands are threatened by both global and local factors, among which plant invasions are one of the most important hazards. Plant invasions change the composition of local communities, reduce species diversity, affect ecosystem processes and thereby cause enormous economic and ecological imbalances. If the invasion process continues over time, we can only pass on extremely impoverished wetland communities to future generations. After a non-native species establishes in a new region, it is extremely difficult to eliminate or control, indicating the urgent need for the development of early warning systems to prevent a given species from spreading and becoming invasive. A number of publications on the non-native flora of Georgia have appeared in recent years. However, none has assessed the risk of invasiveness of species that are already common in Georgia, and furthermore, there is no assessment of the risk of invasiveness of those species that occur in neighbouring countries and could potentially spread to Georgia. Risk assessment schemes are valuable tools for reducing the risk of invasion and focusing resources on preventing the entry and spread of those species at higher risk of invasion. The aim of proposed project is to identify extant non-native aquatic plant species in Georgia and to conduct a horizon scan to find out which species may enter Georgia in the future from neighbouring countries and to assess the risk of invasiveness of the identified extant species and horizon species under current and projected (future) climatic conditions. It is expected that the results of this study will help to prioritise future management measures for non-native aquatic plants in Georgia and help in identifying the most at-risk species that may invade aquatic ecosystems in Georgia in the near future, in order to take prompt control/eradication measures.