GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title

Addressing of Invasive Alien Species Threats in Terrestrial Areas and Inland Waters in Türkiye

Priority area
 

Environmental Management  for Sustainable Development / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Co-Beneficiary

-

Duration (months): start and end dates

36 months
November 2019- November 2022
 

EU contribution (Euro)
 

 2,125,000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

To get invasive alien species under control in terrestrial areas and inland waters in Türkiye, in line with the EU regulation 1143/2014.
 

Location

Ankara and the distribution area of six species within the scope of the project

Achieved results / expected outputs
 

Preparing the legal infrastructure basis for the control of invasive alien species in inland waters and the terrestrial areas of Türkiye        

Controlling each invasive alien species of interest         

Improving the management capacity of the relevant institutions and raising public awareness