The main objective of this course is to introduce the students to the environmental policy of the European Union which strives to be one of the leaders in addressing the environmental issues on a global scale along with the United Nations.  The course will provide an overview of the environmental policy and legislation in the EU and the corresponding state of play in Turkey. In addition, the framework of accession negotiations to EU, the financial assistance programmes and projects carried out in the field of environment and climate change will be introduced.  The projects introduced will cover both technical assistance projects for transposition of the acquis and municipal infrastructure projects on drinking water, wastewater and waste management.