GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project Title
 

Identification of Marine Habitats and Potential Marine NATURA 2000 Areas

Window and thematic Priority

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

Beneficiary

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry / General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

48 months

EU contribution (Euro)

7.500.000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The primary objective of the project is to identify Türkiye's marine habitats and species, create a list of potential marine NATURA 2000 areas, and align national biodiversity databases with EU standards to support marine conservation efforts.

Location

Türkiye

Achievements / expected outputs / results

Outputs:

Development of a technical structure for the designation of potential marine NATURA 2000 sites.

Creation of an IT infrastructure compatible with the EU's Birds and Habitats Directives.

Organization of workshops, training sessions, and study visits to enhance capacity.

Establishment of a national database for marine species and habitats aligned with EU systems.

Results:

Identification of marine habitats and species critical for biodiversity conservation.

Enhanced national capacity to designate and manage NATURA 2000 marine sites.

Improved alignment with EU standards for marine habitat and species conservation.

Strengthened stakeholder engagement in marine biodiversity protection.