Eskisehir

Eskişehir is a mid-sized city in north-western Türkiye, located on the Anatolian plateau and shaped by the Porsuk River. The city has a continental climate, with cold winters, hot summers and increasing pressure from heat stress and water availability. As a university city with a young population and a strong industrial base, Eskişehir combines rapid urban development with growing energy and mobility demands.

The municipality has a long-standing focus on sustainable urban development, particularly in public transport, compact urban form and public space. Investments in tram systems, pedestrian areas and cycling infrastructure have helped limit car dependency and improve air quality. At the same time, the city is strengthening its response to climate change by integrating mitigation and adaptation into urban planning and infrastructure decisions.

Eskişehir’s climate priorities include reducing emissions from transport and buildings, improving energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy use and increasing urban resilience to heat and water-related risks. Local strategies and municipal companies play a key role in implementation, supported by partnerships with universities, businesses and civil society. Through its participation in European climate initiatives and its commitment to long-term transformation, Eskişehir aims to accelerate its transition towards climate neutrality while maintaining a high quality of life for its residents.

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