There is a new deadline to participate at the 5th edition of the Istanbul Environment-Friendly City Award (IEFCA): you can submit your application by 5th May 2025.
IEFCA is a prestigious award that recognizes the contributions of cities and local authorities in supporting the UNEP/MAP vision for a healthy Mediterranean Sea and Coast.
The IEFCA initiative, proposed and funded by the Government of Türkiye, is part of the (MSSD) and aims to highlight the actions of Mediterranean coastal cities committed to protecting the environment, improving quality of life and promoting sustainable growth.
– It encourages local authorities and cities to work towards a more environmentally friendly future.
– It inspires local authorities to be role models for other cities.
– It raises public awareness about environmental quality in their cities.
The Award is one of the flagship initiatives of the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD 2016-2025) and recognises the role and collaboration of Mediterranean coastal cities and their Local Authorities in achieving UNEP/MAP’s vision of a healthy Mediterranean Sea and coastline in the context of sustainable development.
New deadline: 5th May 2025 via the platform developed by INFO/RAC, the UNEP/MAP Regional Activity Centre.