Trabzon is Combating against Climate Change

Project Name : Trabzon is Combating against Climate Change 

Project Reference No : TR2013/0327.05.01-02/095 

Grant Beneficiary : Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality

Grant Co-applicants : –

Base of Operation : Trabzon

Action duration (in months) : 24 months

Budget : 193.187,43 Euro

Purpose of project : 

To contribute to increase public understanding and enhance stakeholder capacity on the required joint efforts on climate action.

to create public awareness and encourage state institutions and organizations on reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, transportation and energy sectors which causes climate change in Trabzon and to contribute directly to reduce greenhouse gas emission by implementing pilot projects in Trabzon.

Activities and Outputs:

1. 1. Preparation Activities (5 Months)
   • Building of Project Team and Establishment of Project Office,
   • Project Promotion Activities,
   • Supply of Needed Equipment,
   • Preparation of Training Programs,
2. Implementation Activities (15 Months)
   • Meetings with Stakeholders,
   • Preparation and Printing of Climate Change Awareness Materials,
   • Determination of Trainees Attending to Trainings,
   • Hire of Training Rooms and Implementing of Trainings,
   • Holding of Conferences and Seminars,
   • Preparation of Introductory Film on Climate Change in Trabzon,
   • Implementation of the Pilot Project of Smart and Eco-Friendly Bus Shelters,
3. Evaluation and Finalization Activities (4 Months)
   • Announcement of Project Outputs,
   • Preparation of Project Final Reports

 

• 600 individuals from farmers, at least %50 of which consist of women, working directly in agriculture were trained on environment friendly agricultural practices,
• At least %25 of local people who use public transport service of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality were informed about climate change and global warming via introductory films playing on the screens of smart and eco-friendly bus shelters located 5 pilot area in Trabzon,
• 500 individuals from drivers and engineering vehicle operators who work for state institutions and organizations in Trabzon were trained on fuel saving, environment friendly traffic practices, exhaust emission practices etc.
• Councils of Woman, Youth, Retired, Disabled, Mukhtar and Children of The City Council were trained on sustainable development in city life, environmental consciousness and climate change,
• A conference themed on struggle with climate change was held in Trabzon