Building Capacity on Vulnerabilities of Agricultural Sector to Climate Change in Turkey

Project Name : Building Capacity on Vulnerabilities of Agricultural Sector to Climate Change in Turkey

Proje Reference No : TR2013/0327.05.01-02/059

Grant Beneficiary : Ankara University Water Management Institute

Grant Co-applicant : Water Footprint Network

Base of Operation : Muğla (West Mediterranean Basin)

Time : 15 months

Budget : 49.999,25Euro

Project Purpose :

The project aims at improving understanding and assessment the vulnerability of the Turkish economy, agriculture, under hydrological extremes (drought) and climate change and building awareness and capacity of different economic sectors that are directly affected from it.

Activities/ Outputs :

1. Vulnerability assessment will be done and adaptation options will be examined in details.
2. Dissemination materials will be prepared.
3. Communication and dissemination activities will be conducted
4. At least five different sector representatives will participate in discussions and stakeholder meetings in the region.