The 5th edition of IEFCA
Mediterranean coastal cities and local authorities are invited to submit their applications for the fifth edition of IEFCA, the Istanbul Environmentally Friendly City Award, which recognizes efforts in promoting sustainable development. The Applications are open from 29th November to 15th April 2025.
Funded by the Government of Turkey, IEFCA is part of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) and aims to highlight the actions of cities committed to protecting the environment, improving quality of life, and fostering sustainable growth.
The Istanbul Environmentally Friendly City Award was established with the aim of recognizing the efforts of local authorities in promoting sustainable development in Mediterranean coastal cities.
The Award represents one of the flagship initiatives of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD 2016-2025) and acknowledges the role and contribution of cities and local authorities in realizing the UNEP/MAP-Barcelona Convention vision for a healthy Mediterranean Sea and coast in the context of sustainable development.
The application form is structured in the following four categories:
1.Nature and biodiversity protection
2.Built environment
3.Socio-economic and cultural sustainability
4.Planning and management
The candidate cities can submit their application from 29th November 2024 to 15th April 2025 through the platform developed by INFO RAC.