Within the scope of the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project, the 3rd Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting was held on 20 March 2025 at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye,The Third Project Steering Committee Meeting was Held!
In line with Türkiye’s net zero emissions target, the draft legislation on Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAP), which will provide a legal framework for addressing climate change at the local level, has been opened for consultation by the Directorate of Climate Change. The draft legislation aims to clarify the responsibilities of local authorities regardingDraft Legislation on LCCAP Open for Feedback!
The LCCAP Legislation Workshop, organized under the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project, was successfully held in Ankara on 6-7 February 2025 to strengthen local capacity in Türkiye’s fight against climate change. The workshop began with opening remarks from Orhan Solak, Deputy Director of Climate Change, Miodrag Dragišić, UNDP Türkiye Deputy ResidentA Strong Step in Türkiye’s Local Climate Action with the Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) Legislation Workshop!
As part of the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye project, a study visit was conducted to Barcelona and Madrid to enhance the capacity of local authorities in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The visit provided an opportunity to observe firsthand how cities develop climate policies, implement sustainable urban planning approaches, and integrateStudy Visit to Barcelona and Madrid for Best Practices in Local Climate Action
The 2nd Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting organized under the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project was held online on 17 January 2025. During this important meeting of the project, experts and stakeholders came together to discuss the initial results of the climate projections. Representatives of CBCCA institutions as well as otherTechnical Advisory Committee Met for the Initial Results of Climate Projections
On 10 January 2025, an online Media Day event titled “Local Climate Action and Media Perspectives in EU Partnership” was held as part of the “EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project.” This project is financed by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP, with the Directorate of Climate Change as theFirst Media Day for Local Climate Action
The concept note submission process for the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme officially ended on 16 December 2024. The programme marks a significant step in supporting local-level climate change adaptation and/or mitigation projects and has received widespread interest across Türkiye. Co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye, the programme will provide grantsApplications for the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme Are Now Closed!
As part of the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project, an online event was held on 13 December 2024, where representatives from Antalya and Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipalities presented their best practices in addressing climate change to municipalities across Türkiye. Both municipalities shared their successful projects and experiences, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.Best Practices in Local Climate Action Shared Among Municipalities!
On 10-11 December 2024, a two-day workshop titled “Legislation on Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAP) Regulatory Impact Assessment” was held in Ankara. Organized under the EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye, the workshop aimed to refine the methodology and scope of the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to support the development of legislationLegislation on Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAP) Regulatory Impact Assessment Workshop was Held!