GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title

Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring of Species Action Plans for Endangered Species In Türkiye Within The Concept of A New Methodology

Priority area

Environmental Management  for Sustainable Development / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Co-Beneficiary
 

-

Duration: start/end

36 months

August 2020 – August 2023

EU contribution (Euro)

2.125.000

PROJECT SUMMARY
 

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The purpose of the project is to establish Türkiye’s Species Conservation Strategy by promoting the existing efforts on species conservation and to set up an objective methodology for prioritizing endangered species for preparing species action plans.

Location

Ankara and provinces covered by pilot species.  

Achieved results / expected outputs
 

Strengthening the capacity of responsible Ministries to conserve Türkiye’s wild species by implementing conservation actions in species action plan.  

Capacity building in stakeholders and raising awareness in public and increase understanding of natural resources, ecosystem services and associated threats and risks to species conservation.