As part of the Environment and Climate Action Sector Operational Programme and

it is intended through the projects implemented during IPA II period to provide more citizens with drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management infrastructure that are ameliorated in line with the EU standards; to develop legal and administrative capacities in climate action, air quality, civil protection, statutory regulations, and nature conservation; and to enhance the resilience of sensitive economic sectors and infrastructure for climate change.

• improve water quality in Türkiye including drinking water, wastewater, and wetlands;
• increase institutional capacity in the area of water; and
• develop infrastructure for drinking water and wastewater treatment.

• develop infrastructure for integrated solid waste management; and
• increase institutional capacity in the area of waste management.