Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca hosted the European Union Energy Transition Project delegation. The meeting focused on “Financial Instruments and Funding Opportunities” within the framework of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan. It provided significant opportunities for the development of eco-friendly projects in Karatay and outlined a roadmap for new projects to be supported through sustainable financing models.
The meeting held in the Karatay Municipality Council Chamber was attended by Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca, EU4 Energy Transition Project Team Leader Daiva Matoninė, International Technical Expert Valius Serbenta, International Finance Expert Gvidas Dargužas, representatives from the Ministry of National Education, university representatives, Karatay Municipality Deputy Mayor Ramazan Şevik, and the Directorate of External Relations.
During the meeting held within the scope of the EU4 Energy Transition Project, which focused on energy efficiency, climate actions, and financing models, Project Team Leader Daiva Matoninė presented the roadmap for climate actions under the SECAP (Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan). She also provided information on current financial models and EU and international funding sources.
International Technical Expert Valius Serbenta shared the technical details of the Karatay Educational Buildings Project, offering evaluations on energy efficiency practices, integration of renewable energy systems, and sustainable building design. He emphasized the regional impact of the project as a pilot implementation.
International Finance Expert Gvidas Dargužas delivered a presentation on alternative financing mechanisms. He shared insights on public-private partnerships (PPP), community-based financing models (crowdfunding, green bonds), collaboration processes with banks and financial institutions, as well as green finance and carbon markets.
EU4 Energy Transition Project Team Leader Daiva Matoninė, in her evaluation during the meeting, stated that she was pleased with Karatay's efforts in developing eco-friendly projects.
