Abstract

Turkey, representing a developing country, is onthe way to plan its adaptation activities within the context ofclimate change effects. This study initially proposes the mainsectors under which associated adaptation practices and relatedaction plans be listed according to the country’s needs. Turkeybears 25 river basins out of which 17 are coastal watersheds.Another important characteristic of the country is that it standsvariable and different climatic conditions as it is located at atransient region between Europe and Asia continents. As such,sectoral-based adaptation action plans against climate changewill differ in the basins of the country according to sectoralvulnerability analyses. Upon detailed investigation ofsectoral-based adaptation action plans of 7 countries (Germany,France, Spain, Italy and Denmark from Europe, USA fromAmerica and Kenya from the Africa continent), 12 main sectorsare selected for Turkey and urgent climate change adaptationactions are stated under each sector. The selection criteriainvolved geographical location and features of Turkey,prevailing environmental problems, climatic conditions,land-use activities, urbanization level, technical and economicdevelopment level together with socio-economic structure andfinancial development of the country.