Project Coordination Team Meets with the Turkish National Agency to Review Project Implementation

On 15 May 2026, representatives of the NbS4LD+ Project Coordination Team from the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion (GDCDE) held a face-to-face coordination meeting with the Turkish National Agency (TNA) in Ankara.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Aslıhan Aşkın Aktaş, Assistant Expert, and Mr. Hür Güldü, Head of the Partnerships Department, representing the Turkish National Agency. The project coordinator was represented by Dr. Ahmet Şenyaz, Eda Akdemir, Hakan Metehan Yarma, and Ceyhun Çimen.

The meeting focused on the financial and administrative implementation of the NbS4LD+ Erasmus+ Project. Discussions covered project budgeting, financial management, reporting requirements, and the proper documentation of in-kind contributions and project expenditures in accordance with Erasmus+ regulations. The Turkish National Agency also provided recommendations on improving project quality, maximizing project impact, and ensuring the successful achievement of project objectives throughout the implementation period.

In addition, participants discussed the strategic importance of participating in the 1st International Conference on Land Degradation and Restoration, to be held in Valencia, Spain, emphasizing its role in strengthening international cooperation, disseminating project results, expanding professional networks, and supporting the successful implementation of the project’s educational and scientific activities.

The meeting concluded with a productive exchange of views and practical recommendations, reinforcing the consortium’s commitment to high-quality project management, effective financial implementation, and the long-term sustainability of the NbS4LD+ project.

Date: 15 May 2026

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