Climate change is a multifaceted crisis that affects urban life not only environmentally, but also socially, economically, and institutionally. For local governments and civil society organizations, adapting to this crisis is no longer a choice—it is a necessity.

Prepared within the scope of the Clocalization: Localizing Climate Change Adaptation Project, carried out in partnership with Konak Municipality and the Social Climate Association and financially supported by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye, this guide aims to provide local actors with the knowledge, methods, and strategies needed for a systematic adaptation process.

📘 What’s Inside the Guide?

• Risk factors specific to vulnerable groups (women, youth, children, persons with disabilities, migrants and refugees) and the private sector
• Key roles that local governments and NGOs can play
• Fundamental approaches for integrating disaster risk reduction into adaptation strategies
• Indicators developed through participatory processes, surveys, and field-based insights
• A step-by-step guide for preparing an inclusive, strategic, and locally applicable adaptation plan

Designed using examples developed in the Konak district, this guide aims to inspire local governments and stakeholders across Türkiye.

📥 You can download the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Preparation Guide as a PDF from the link below: