The Sectoral Implementation Plan Consultation Meetings were held in Ankara with the participation of stakeholders from government institutions, private sector, civil society, and academia on July 12, 2023, focusing on the Cross-Cutting Actions and Energy sectors. These meetings aimed to evaluate the actions included in the ongoing preparation of the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, and to determine the sub-steps of these actions. The responsible and relevant institutions stated in the action plan were discussed in consultation with sector representatives during the meetings. Neslihan Ağartan, an Expert from the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, delivered the opening remarks at the meetings.
What do the Sectoral Implementation Plans Include?
The first section of the sectoral implementation plans begins with information about the stakeholders and responsible institutions mentioned in the sectoral action plans. The second section encompasses the evaluation of policy documents and regulations, including the current political and legal framework, and proposes possible legal regulations within the scope of adaptation actions. In the third section, while addressing investment and financing requirements, it evaluates the investments, financing sources, new technologies, and R&D requirements necessary to enhance the resilience of sectors. The fourth section of the plan emphasizes capacity building, education, and awareness. It highlights the importance of data collection and sharing, as well as informing and increasing awareness among experts and the general public to enhance adaptive capacity. The fifth section highlights the critical importance of monitoring and evaluation systems to enhance planning capacity. It provides general information about the indicators deemed necessary for monitoring action recommendations, evaluating implementations, and providing feedback to decision-making processes. The final section of the plan presents a comprehensive evaluation of decision support tools. It offers approaches, analyses, and recommendations related to contributing to planning and decision-making processes and provides guidance documents.
In addition to the six sections created for each sector included in the Sectoral Implementation Plans, action cards specifically designed for each sector are presented. These action cards include the recommended actions along with the responsible institutions and stakeholders, action steps, and indicators for monitoring progress.
Cross-Cutting Actions Session
Adaptation to climate change requires a comprehensive approach that integrates policies, institutions, and sectors. Cross-cutting actions focus on integrating adaptation across policies, institutions, and sectors, increasing knowledge through research, and promoting participation. Effective coordination, capacity building, and increased awareness among stakeholders are crucial for successful adaptation efforts. Cross-cutting actions play a significant role in ensuring effective coordination, capacity building, and increased awareness among stakeholders for successful adaptation efforts.
Energy Session
The energy sector, which is heavily dependent on natural resources such as renewable energy sources and fossil fuels, is one of the sectors highly vulnerable to climate risks that affect the reliability and sustainability of energy systems. Therefore, for the energy sector to adapt to climate change and ensure the resilience and sustainability of energy systems, comprehensive assessment of climate risks, development of adaptation plans, enhancing energy efficiency, and implementing adaptation actions to diversify energy sources are necessary.
