GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project Title
 

Increasing Efforts in the Field of Climate Change – Transposition of EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) Directive (2003/87/EC)

Window and thematic Priority

Window 3: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity Thematic Priority 1: Environment and climate change

Beneficiary

Directorate of Climate Change

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

24 months

EU contribution (Euro)

2.800.000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The primary objective of the project is to align Türkiye’s climate policy framework with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) Directive. This includes preparing the groundwork for a national emissions trading system (ETS) to support Türkiye’s 2053 net-zero emission target.

Location

Türkiye

Achievements / expected outputs / results

Outputs:

Preparation of draft legislative documents aligned with the EU ETS Directive.

Gap analysis and recommendations for the legal framework.

Development of a roadmap for full harmonization with the EU ETS Directive.

Creation of user handbooks and organization of training, study visits, and awareness activities.

Results:

Türkiye will have a draft ETS framework ready for implementation.

Enhanced capacity for implementing and managing an emissions trading system.

Strengthened institutional ability to support decarbonization efforts in line with EU standards.