# Turkish environmental and youth travel initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-environmental-and-youth-travel-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-23T17:14:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Turkey is implementing various government and academic initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, public access to nature, and youth engagement through travel. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has expanded its ‘Public Beach Project’ to 15 locations across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Marmara regions. Utilizing a ‘Zero Waste’ concept, the project aims to provide free public access to coastlines while promoting environmental protection. The initiative includes facilities such as umbrellas, showers, and toilets, and has recently expanded to include sites like Göcek, Altınkum, and Pamuk Ovası. Complementing these environmental efforts, youth-focused programs are promoting sustainable living and domestic tourism. An Erasmus+ project coordinated by Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa recently facilitated a youth exchange between Turkish and Bulgarian students centered on ‘green recreation’. Additionally, the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ ‘Seyahatsever’ (Traveler) Project has provided free accommodation in government dormitories to encourage young people to explore the country’s heritage, benefiting over 100,000 youths during the 2026 summer period. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Turkey hosts youth initiatives for green recreation and domestic travel Turkey is hosting various youth initiatives, including an Erasmus+ green recreation exchange with Bulgaria and a national travel project that has provided free dormitory stays for over 628,000 youths. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-hosts-youth-initiatives-for-green-recreation-and-domestic-travel ### 2026-09-20: Turkey expands free Zero Waste public beach project to 15 locations Turkey's Ministry of Environment has opened 15 'Zero Waste' concept public beaches across five provinces, providing free access to amenities like umbrellas, showers, and toilets for citizens. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-opens-15-free-public-beaches-under-zero-waste-project --- Cite as: Turkish environmental and youth travel initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-environmental-and-youth-travel-initiatives