GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project Title
 

Restoring Marine Ecosystem Connectivity in South Western Türkiye with Network of Marine Protected Areas Boosting Climate Change Resilience

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 for Protection of Natural Assets

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

36 months

EU contribution (Euro)

2.850.000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The primary objective of the project is to restore marine ecosystem connectivity along Türkiye’s southwestern coast by establishing a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and implementing measures to enhance resilience against climate change.

Location

Türkiye

Achievements / expected outputs / results

Outputs:

Designation of new MPAs, including no-fishing zones, no-anchor zones, and sensitive core zones.

Development of ecosystem-based fisheries management plans.

Cleanup of marine habitats by removing discarded fishing gear.

Organization of training programs, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities to support marine protection efforts.

Results:

Improved protection and connectivity of marine ecosystems in southwestern Türkiye.

Enhanced resilience of marine biodiversity to the impacts of climate change.

Strengthened enforcement and management capacities for MPAs.

Increased awareness and participation among stakeholders, including local communities, in marine conservation efforts.