As climate-related disasters such as floods, droughts and heat waves increase, prioritizing the involvement of local communities in climate-related initiatives is of paramount importance. While communities face the impacts of climate change directly, they are often not directly involved in policy and decision-making processes that affect their ability to cope with current crises and adaptLocal Climate Action

The launch event of the Project was held on 27 September 2023 with the participation of 209 representatives from various institutions across Türkiye. The opening event started with speeches by Prof. Dr. Halil Hasar, Director of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Directorate of Climate Change, UNDP Türkiye Resident Representative Louisa Vinton,Project Launch Event