Another important step has been taken towards strengthening the planning framework for climate action at the local level in Türkiye. The Legislation on Local Climate Change Action Plans and Provincial Climate Change Coordination Boards was published in the Official Gazette No. 33330 on 4 August 2026 and entered into force on the same date. PreparedLegislation on Local Climate Change Action Plans and Provincial Climate Change Coordination Boards Published!
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 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!
Within the scope of the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme (EU-TR CCGP), co-financed by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye, 12 informative sessions will be organized to promote and provide information on the programme. These meetings are planned to provide detailed information on the application process, eligibility criteria and the main objectivesEU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme Informative Sessions Start!
The “EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project”, financed by the European Union, of which the Directorate of Climate Change is the end recipient, is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project aims to support Türkiye in its efforts to combat climate change through increased implementation capacity at theExpert Recruitment Announcement
Applications for the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme have started as of 18 October 2024. Within the scope of the “EU Partnership for Local Climate Action in Türkiye Project” financed by the European Union, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and of which the Directorate of Climate Change is the end recipient,The Call for Proposals for the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme has been Announced!