Training Session Highlights the Current Status and Challenges of Wetlands in Türkiye

On 12 May 2026, the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion (GDCDE) organized a training seminar entitled “Wetlands in Türkiye: Current Status, Challenges and Solution Proposals” as part of the NbS4LD+ Erasmus+ Project.

The session was delivered by Dr. B. Teoman Meriç, who provided a comprehensive overview of the current condition of wetlands in Türkiye, highlighting the ecological importance of these ecosystems, the major threats affecting their sustainability, and practical approaches for their conservation and restoration. The presentation also addressed policy frameworks, management challenges, and the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in protecting wetland ecosystems and strengthening climate resilience.

In addition to members of the NbS4LD+ project team, the seminar was attended by approximately 20 participants from different departments of the General Directorate, creating an opportunity for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and institutional cooperation.

The event contributed to raising awareness of wetland conservation and promoted the integration of Nature-based Solutions into sustainable land management practices, while strengthening the project’s capacity-building and knowledge-sharing objectives.

Date: 12 May 2026

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