Latest press releases
Transforming industrial waste into raw materials in Turkey
In an effort to transform the “circular economy” from theory to practice, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today joined forces with the Izmir Regional Development Agency (IZKA) to…
New song from Turkish pop star calls for urgent action to save people and planet
In “Who’s Gonna End?”, Sertab Erener pairs with UNDP to encourage renewed efforts to fight climate change and achieve the Global Goals
For every dollar pledged to tackle climate crisis for world’s poor, four dollars are spent on fossil fuel subsidies that keep the climate crisis alive according to new UNDP research
UN Development Programmes’s new Don’t Choose Extinction campaign to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of fossil fuel subsidies on people and planet - headlined by global celebrities
Ankara event discussed the need for urgent climate action ahead of COP26 in Glasgow
With just one week remaining until the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) begins in Glasgow, the British Embassy in Ankara and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
Poverty index reveals stark inequalities among ethnic groups
Disparities in multidimensional poverty among ethnic groups are consistently high across many countries and in nine ethnic groups more than 90 percent of the population is trapped in poverty,…
Turning solid waste into resources in Gaziantep
A new EUR 9.2 million facility funded by the EU and constructed by UNDP provides green solutions to help the municipality meet daunting challenges in waste management
Demining improves security along Turkey’s eastern border
European Union and UNDP join forces to clear 83,000 landmines in eastern Turkey in two years with €18.6 million in EU funding
“Model factories” improve productivity in Turkey
Kayseri event showcases business gains achieved thanks to hands-on approach offered at eight facilities supported by UNDP and the Government
“Triangle of success” to promote green tourism in Turkey
Enerjisa, Sabancı University and UNDP join forces to transform Küçükköy into a model of environmental sustainability.
Touch of the women from South East Anatolia supported the Turkish Athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
To support and motivate the Turkish athletes attending the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, special t-shirts were embroidered by the women working at Argande, a brand supported by UNDP’s Women…
