Konya

Türkiye

Zustertstad Een missiegerichte stad
Nationaal missie-ecosysteem Türkiye
Bevolking 2.3M
Stadsgebied 6.6 km²
Stad actief sinds December 2023

Konya is one of Türkiye’s largest inland cities, located in the heart of Anatolia and shaped by wide plains, agricultural landscapes and a dry continental climate. The city experiences hot summers, cold winters and increasing pressure from drought and water scarcity — challenges that are becoming more urgent as climate change intensifies across the region.

 

As a fast-growing urban and industrial centre with strong agricultural connections, Konya faces the complex task of balancing economic development, resource management and climate action. Water is a defining issue for the city, influencing everything from urban planning and agriculture to energy use and long-term resilience.

 

Konya has been investing in sustainable urban development through public transport improvements, energy efficiency measures and renewable energy projects, while also working to strengthen environmental awareness and climate governance. The city’s approach combines large-scale infrastructure with practical local action, particularly in areas linked to mobility, waste management and the efficient use of natural resources.

 

Climate neutrality in Konya is closely connected to resilience and adaptation. The city is increasingly focused on reducing emissions while preparing for the long-term impacts of heat and water stress. Through collaboration between the municipality, public institutions, universities and local stakeholders, Konya is building a transition pathway that reflects both its environmental challenges and its role as a major regional centre in central Türkiye.

 

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Twinning Replication Booklet

Overview of Replications Plans submitted by Twin cities (Cohort 1, 2023-2025) The first cohort of the Twinning Learning Programme (Sept 2023 – May 2025) paired 56 Pilot Cities implementing 25 innovative climate-neutral activities with 37 Twin cities eager to replicate their approaches. Over nearly two years,cities engaged in a structured programme of online workshops, in-person visits, and facilitated exchanges, enabling Twin cities to closely follow pilot implementation and translate insights into Replication Plans tailored to their own contexts. The programme demonstrated that well-designed peer learning, anchored in real pilot projects, creates tangible outcomes. Twin cities developed Replication Plans across diverse areas such as sustainable mobility, energy decarbonisation, circular economy, and citizen engagement, while also contributing fresh perspectives that strengthened Pilot city efforts. The result is Europe’s largest peer-learning initiative under the Cities Mission, with 37 Replication Plans now paving the way toward climate neutrality across a broad range of local contexts.  Featured cities: Genoa, Issy-les Moulineaux, Tallinn, Jyvaskyla, Vilnius, Slavonski Brod, Eilat, Cologne, Soria,  Penteli, Waterford, Eskisehir, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmen, Gabrovo, Matosinhos, L'Aquila, Oulu, Belfast, Torres Vedras, Mytilene, Alba Iulia, Jerusalem, Reykjavik, Lorqui, Viladecans, Lund, Westminster, Wiesbaden, Krizevci, Palaio Faliro, Konya, Fundao, Taurage, Braga, Riga, Lulea, Wurzburg.

Towards a Climate-Neutral Smart Campus in Konya

Konya’s dedication to climate neutrality is evident in its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and improve energy performance across various sectors. This includes the integration of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient technologies, and innovative practices that support both environmental and economic sustainability.
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