Green transition in Türkiye

Supporting Inclusive

Green Transition in Turkiye

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IOM × UNIDO JOINT PROGRAMME

Supporting the inclusion of migrants and host communities in Türkiye's transition to a sustainable, green, and circular economy through skills development, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

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$2.5M
Programme Budget
5M+
Migrants in Türkiye
99.8%
MSMEs in Economy
2053
Net Zero Target
About the Programme

Building a Greener Future for Everyone

The IOM-UNIDO Joint Programme focuses on migrant-owned and migrant-employing MSMEs, women, and young entrepreneurs to support their inclusion in Türkiye's commitment to an inclusive green transition aligned with the Paris Agreement.

36 Months

Programme Duration

IOM
Lead Agency
×
UNIDO
Partner
SDG 13.3
SDG 1.4
SDG 4.4

Just Transition

Ensuring Türkiye's path to carbon neutrality by 2053 includes all communities, especially migrants and refugees.

MSME Development

Supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises — 99.8% of Türkiye's economy — in their green transformation.

Migrant Inclusion

Empowering 5M+ foreign nationals with skills, networks, and finance access for sustainable entrepreneurship.

Circular Economy

Driving clean technology adoption, sustainable production practices, and EU market readiness.

200+
MSMEs Supported
15+
Partner Countries
500+
Entrepreneurs Trained
30%
Women-Led Initiatives
3
SDGs Addressed
36
Months of Impact
Programme Outcomes

Three Pillars of Transformation

Our integrated approach combines skills development, market access, and institutional reform to create lasting change.

01
Circular Economy Adaptation

Innovation & Market Access

Enable migrant-owned and migrant-employing startups and MSMEs, including women and youth entrepreneurs, to adapt and innovate for circular economy and EU market access.

  • Green skills training & mentorship
  • CleanTech Accelerator Programme
  • Small grants for green transition
  • Sustainable production advisory
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02
Sustainable Growth Networks

Partnerships & Finance

Strengthen partnerships and improve access to finance solutions for migrant-owned MSMEs and startups to sustainably grow their businesses.

  • International CleanTech Week
  • Business networking events
  • Investment facilitation
  • Peer-to-peer learning exchanges
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03
Inclusive Policy Framework

Institutional Support

Improve inter-institutional support for inclusive entrepreneurship and green economy with a focus on increasing women's access and participation.

  • National Technical Team (NTT)
  • Policy coordination & advocacy
  • Gender mainstreaming strategy
  • Institutional capacity building
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Who We Serve

Designed for Every Stakeholder

Our platform serves diverse communities united by a common goal: Türkiye's inclusive green transition.

MSMEs

Micro, small, and medium enterprises — both migrant-owned and migrant-employing — seeking to transition to sustainable, green business practices and access EU markets.

99.8% of Türkiye's enterprises

Entrepreneurs

Women and youth entrepreneurs launching innovative clean-tech startups and green businesses. Access our accelerator programme, mentorship, and seed funding.

30% women entrepreneur target

UN Personnel

UN staff and implementing partners coordinating programme activities, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring alignment with SDGs and GCM objectives.

Multi-agency collaboration

Government & Institutions

Policy makers from TÜBİTAK, DGILF, KOSGEB, and other national institutions driving inclusive entrepreneurship and green economy frameworks.

5+ government bodies

Green Transition Advocates

Anyone passionate about sustainable development, circular economy, and Türkiye's just transition. Access learning materials, events, and community resources.

Open to all
Learning Hub

Learn. Grow. Get Certified.

Access comprehensive educational materials on green transition, sustainable business, and clean technology. Complete courses, pass assessments, and earn recognized certificates.

Interactive Content

Video lessons, case studies, and hands-on exercises

SCORM Compliant

Standardized learning packages with progress tracking

Quizzes & Assessment

Test your knowledge with module-end assessments

Certificates

Earn verified certificates upon course completion

Create your account to track progress and earn certificates

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Our Partners

A Coalition for Change

Multi-stakeholder partnerships bridging UN agencies, government institutions, academia, and the private sector.

UNIDO
Participating UN Organization

UNIDO

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Leading global inclusive and sustainable industrial development, UNIDO drives the CleanTech Innovation Programme.

IOM
Convening Agent (Lead)

IOM

International Organization for Migration

The leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration, supporting migrant MSME development.

TÜBİTAK
Main Implementing Partner

TÜBİTAK

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye

Promoting technology development and innovation, managing R&D and entrepreneurship grant programmes.

DGILF
Government Partner

DGILF

Directorate General of International Labour Force

Under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, responsible for registering and supporting migrants in the workforce.

KOSGEB
Government Partner

KOSGEB

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization

Under the Ministry of Industry and Technology, increasing SME share in economic and social development.

PCC
Government Partner

PCC

Presidency of Climate Change

Under the Ministry of Environment, developing Türkiye's climate change policies and strategies.

United Nations
European Union
Paris Agreement
Green Climate Fund
Global Environment Facility
TOBB
KAGIDER
Building Markets
Syrian Business Forum
United Nations
European Union
Paris Agreement
Green Climate Fund
Global Environment Facility
TOBB
KAGIDER
Building Markets
Syrian Business Forum