- On 27 March 2025, 13 participants from the Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC) joined UNITAR’s online capacity-building session “Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development.”
- The 60-minute training was designed to respond to DoCC’s growing need for strengthened skills in project proposal development.
- This training session marks a concrete step toward operationalizing the UNITAR–DoCC partnership, reinforcing the shared commitment to sustainable development, economic prosperity, knowledge sharing, and creating lasting impacts in communities.
UNITAR
5 April 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – UNITAR and the Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC), an affiliated institution of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Republic of Türkiye, reached a milestone on 27 March 2025 with the successful delivery of an online capacity-building session “Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development.” The 60-minute training was designed to respond to DoCC’s growing need for strengthened skills in project proposal development. Thirteen officials from DoCC, including senior-level staff, actively participated in the session.
UNITAR and DoCC formalized their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding on 08 February 2024, laying a foundation for a structured partnership aimed at enhancing both individual and institutional capacities in the field of sustainable development.
Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development
The “Introduction to the Prosperity Blueprint: Project Proposal Development” training session provided participants with a practical and structured approach to developing impactful project proposals. The session was interactive in nature, covering essential components such as prewriting preparation, information organization, and concise writing techniques aligned with donor expectations.
Participants engaged in meaningful discussions and exercises that were designed to build confidence and competence in proposal writing. Key takeaways included understanding how to structure a proposal, identify and align project objectives with institutional mandates, and communicate effectively to existing and potential partners.
This training session marks a concrete step toward operationalizing the UNITAR–DoCC partnership, reinforcing the shared commitment to sustainable development, economic prosperity, knowledge sharing, and creating lasting impacts in communities. Looking ahead, UNITAR remains dedicated to supporting DoCC’s strategic goals through tailored training programmes, technical expertise, and ongoing collaboration.
On behalf of DoCC, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to UNITAR for delivering this concise yet impactful training session. It has greatly contributed to strengthening our team’s proposal writing skills, which remains one of the key capacity needs of our institution. - Emre ACAR, Economist at the Department of Climate Finance and Incentives
About Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC)
The Directorate of Climate Change (DoCC) was established as an affiliated institution of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change with Presidential Decree No. 85, dated October 29, 2021. DoCC is responsible for determining policies, strategies, and actions at the national and international level, conducting negotiation processes, and ensuring coordination with institutions and organizations within the scope of Türkiye's climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. Find out more at https://iklim.gov.tr/en
About UNITAR
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations. In 2024, UNITAR trained over 550,000 learners around the world to support their actions for a better future. UNITAR has a global presence, with offices in Geneva, Hiroshima, New York and Bonn and networks around the world. Find out more at www.unitar.org