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Project Profile · 2022-6

Restoring Marine Ecosystem Connectivity through a Network of Marine Protected Areas Enhancing Climate Change Resilience in South-West Türkiye

Priority Area

Window 3: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity — Thematic Priority 1: Environment and Climate Change

Implementing Institution

Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change / General Directorate for the Protection of Natural Assets

Co-Beneficiary

—

Duration

36 months

EU Contribution

€2,850,000

Project Objective

2022-6

The project aims to create a network of Marine Protected Areas to restore marine ecosystem connectivity along Türkiye’s south-western coast and to implement measures that increase resilience to climate change.

Results Achieved / Expected Outputs

Outputs

  1. 01 Designation of new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and establishment of no-fishing zones, no-anchoring zones and sensitive core areas.
  2. 02 Development of ecosystem-based fisheries management plans.
  3. 03 Restoration of marine habitats by removing abandoned fishing gear.
  4. 04 Training programmes, awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement events to support marine conservation.

Results

  1. 01 Improved protection and connectivity of marine ecosystems in south-west Türkiye.
  2. 02 Greater resilience of marine biodiversity to the impacts of climate change.
  3. 03 Stronger enforcement and management capacity for MPAs.
  4. 04 Greater awareness and participation of stakeholders, including local communities, in marine conservation.

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