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!
Within the scope of the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme, 12 informative sessions organized to provide information to potential applicants on application conditions, eligibility criteria and financing opportunities have been completed with great interest. Starting on 4 November 2024 with the first informative session in Ankara, the series of events continued with in-person sessionsEU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme Informative Sessions Completed!
Within the scope of the EU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme, out of 12 informative sessions providing information to potential applicants on application process, eligibility criteria and financing opportunities, the first 4 sessions have been completed. On November 4, 2024, the first informative session took place in Ankara, with opening speeches by Miodrag Dragišić, DeputyEU-Türkiye Climate Change Grant Programme Informative Sessions Continue at Full Speed!
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!