GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project Title
 

Improving Monitoring Practices in ambient air quality and marine environment (Cafe-MaRDA)

Window and thematic Priority

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

Beneficiary

Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change / General Directorate of Environmental Impact Assessment, Permit and Inspection

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

12 months

EU contribution (Euro)

1.840.000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The primary objective of the project is to enhance the institutional capacity for monitoring practices related to ambient air quality and the marine environment in Türkiye. This includes improving air quality measurement systems and developing capacity for online marine data monitoring and reporting in compliance with EU directives.

Location

Türkiye

Achievements / expected outputs / results

Improved institutional capacity in air quality monitoring systems, including the preparation of technical guidelines, accreditation documents, and training for compliance with the EU Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) Directive.

Upgraded calibration laboratories with necessary equipment to meet the requirements of the CAFE Directive.

Strengthened capacity for online marine monitoring, data assessment, and reporting aligned with the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) and regional agreements.

Enhanced administrative capacity through the development of guidance documents, organization of trainings, and study visits.