Project Profile · 2023-1
Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Programme
Priority Area
Window 3: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity — Thematic Priority 1: Environment and Climate Change
Implementing Institution
Union of Municipalities of Türkiye
Co-Beneficiary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Directorate for EU Affairs; Climate Change Presidency; Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change / General Directorate of Geographic Information Systems
Duration
36 months
EU Contribution
€5,000,000
Project Objective
2023-1
The main objective of the project is to increase capacity for climate change adaptation and mitigation at local level. This involves supporting local governments in adopting the EU’s “zero-carbon cities approach” and developing climate-neutral, smart and resilient cities.
Results Achieved / Expected Outputs
Expected Outputs
- 01 Establishment of the “Climate-Neutral, Smart and Resilient Cities Mission for Türkiye”.
- 02 Support for at least 10 municipalities to align with national policies and develop green project investment plans.
- 03 Development of urban action plans targeting climate neutrality, resilience and smart cities, and building synergies with financing institutions for investment opportunities.
- 04 Establishment of a national platform for cooperation among municipalities, academia and stakeholders.
- 05 Stronger cooperation with EU initiatives and best practices on climate adaptation and neutrality.
Project profile · 2023-1
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