World Bank Support of 600 Million Dollars to Turkey. 🌐🇹🇷
Significant support from the World Bank for Turkey, which is combating the effects of climate change! The Flood and Drought Management Project, which will be implemented with $600 million in financing, aims to increase Turkey's resilience against disasters.
📍Project Objectives:
🔹Protecting 150,000 people against flood risks
🔹Providing drought monitoring data to 10,000 farmers
🔹Strengthening flood control infrastructure
🔹Preventing floods with nature-friendly solutions
🔹Reducing loss of life and property with early warning systems
🔹Expanding the drought monitoring system
🔹Increasing the capacity of relevant institutions
📍The World Bank Stands with Turkey!
Humberto Lopez, World Bank Country Director for Turkey, stated that Turkey is taking determined steps in combating climate change and expressed his belief that this project will enhance the country's resilience. The project will also contribute to Turkey's goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2053.
📍Where Will It Be Implemented?
The project will be carried out in the Northern Aegean, Eastern Black Sea, Kızılırmak, Büyük Menderes, Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Black Sea basins. The drought monitoring system, which will start in the Ceyhan basin, will be expanded to other regions.
📍For a Safer Future!
The Flood and Drought Management Project will not only provide protection against disasters but also support agricultural production, contributing to economic development. With this project, Turkey is taking a step towards a more resilient future against climate change.
