Submitted by
Şafak.arslan
on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 09:18
General Information
Resolution
49154
IUCN Constituent
Doğa Derneği (BirdLife Turkey)
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Member organisation
Period covered
Geographic scope
European Union (EU)
Country/Territory
Slovenia
Türkiye
Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:
Other non-IUCN related organisations
DOPPS - Birdlife Slovenia, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, City of Ljubljana, Regional Development Agency of Ljubljana Urban Region, Köy-Koop Izmir Birliği
II. Implementation
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Scientific/technical activities
Description and results/achievements of activities:
In collaboration with international and local partners, we have completed the project “Sustainable Urban Future through Drought Management and Wetland Conservation” in Türkiye and Slovenia. The project aimed to develop local and regional strategies for drought resilience, conserve wetlands, and foster cross-border cooperation for ecosystem conservation. Action Plans for drought management and wetland protection were developed for both İzmir and Ljubljana, strengthening the basis for long-term ecosystem-based cooperation between the two regions.
Status
Completed
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Through the project, we organised stakeholder meetings and public awareness activities in İzmir and Ljubljana, bringing together municipalities, cooperatives, NGOs, farmers, students, and local communities. As a result, two comprehensive "Drought and Wetland Conservation Action Plans" were developed, promoting climate resilience and sustainable management of wetlands. Concrete and sustainable collaborations were established to enhance the protection of key wetland ecosystems, particularly the Gediz Delta. The project successfully strengthened international cooperation on freshwater ecosystem conservation and raised awareness about the impacts of drought and the importance of wetland adaptation measures.
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Member