At a Glance
Grant amount: US$299,296
Grant implementation period: March 23, 2023 – March 31, 2026
Disbursement: US$136,444 (as of December 31, 2025)
Bank lending operation: Türkiye Green and Future Cities Project (509293)
o Loan amount: US$219.14 million o Board approval: June 5, 2026
The grant supports the preparation of the Türkiye Green and Future Cities Project (GFC) by providing assistance to municipal governments in their transition to a carbon neutral development pathway by preparing integrated climate action plans and investment plans.
GFC assists the metropolitan municipalities of Antalya and Konya in improving access to sustainable, resilient, and climate-smart urban infrastructure and services. The project finances investments in key sectors such as urban transport, water supply, and sanitation to help cities address growing urbanization pressures, strengthen climate resilience, and improve the quality of life for residents. It also enhances the institutional and financial capacity of municipalities and ILBANK to plan, finance, and manage complex urban investments, supporting more effective and sustainable urban development over the long term.
The ECA C&CC grant consists of two components. Component 1 focuses on strengthening the counterpart’s capacity for GHG data collection, management, and monitoring. Policy options will be assessed for selected cities to set mitigation targets as to contribute to Türkiye’s nationally determined contributions. Component 2 activities focus on enhancing green and blue urban infrastructure in selected cities and identifying investment options for enhancing climate adaptation through nature-based solutions. The main beneficiaries include selected municipal governments, the relevant national government as well as the financial intermediary – Ilbank.
Implementation Highlights
Grant activities supported Antalya and Konya in identifying and preparing resilient, green urban infrastructure investments through climate assessments, investment planning, and collaboration with IFC on technical workshops and capacity-building activities. The completed Konya Green Urban Infrastructure Investment Framework provides a foundation for nature-based solutions under the GFC, while related activities also strengthened the dialogue on the use of blue and green infrastructure with the national government.
Last Updated: Jun 22, 2026
