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Minister Kurum: "Türkiye's 'First Climate Law' Will Bring

A Fresh Perspective To Our Fight Against Climate Change"

The proposal for Türkiye's first "Climate Law," presented to the The proposal emphasizes make the economy resilient to
Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, sets equality, climate justice, precau- climate-induced negative impa-
cts. A legal framework will be
tion, participation, integration,
out the general principles for combating climate change. In sustainability, transparency, just established to ensure a cleaner
and more efficient production
transition, and progress. Gover-
a social media post detailing the content of the bill, Minister nmental organizations and agen- process, boosting the internati-
onal competitiveness of sectors.
cies, as well as individuals and
of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Murat legal entities, will be required The bill not only addresses the
Kurum stated, "Türkiye's 'First Climate Law' will bring a fresh to comply with measures and industrial sectors but also takes a
regulations taken in the interest
comprehensive approach to pro-
perspective to our fight against climate change." of the public and to implement tect cities, agriculture, livestock,
and green spaces.
them on time. The bill aims to

by the governor and consisting of mechanisms and establish support efforts to tackle climate and biodiversity will be promoted
Responsibilities of the representatives from relevant insti- and manage Türkiye's Green change, as well as to develop and scaled up. Climate-resilient
Directorate of Climate tutions and organizations, as well Taxonomy. Within the framework projects in these areas. It will also practices will be widespread, and
Change as local authorities. The working of circular economy goals and be authorized to provide guidance risk assessment, monitoring, in-
procedures and principles of the zero waste practices, the reuse to these organizations in their formation, and early warning sys-
The proposal outlines the re- Board will be determined by the of products, use of waste as activities within these fields and to tems will be developed based on
sponsibilities of the Directorate Ministry. Local Climate Change by-products or alternative raw coordinate with the relevant bod- integrated disaster management
materials, and the mandatory
Action Plans will be formulated by
of Climate Change. Inter-insti- the end of 2027, with the Ministry usage rates of products obtained ies. Research and practice centers principles to reduce losses and
tutional coordination, activities, having the authority to extend this through recycling and recovery may be established in cooperation damages caused by climate-related
and standards will be determined deadline by one year. will be defined. with relevant institutions affiliated disasters.
by the Directorate. It will monitor with the Directorate.
progress in reducing greenhouse Local Plans to Be Devel- Carbon Border Adjust- Water Management
gas emissions and adapting to Climate Change and
climate change. The Directorate oped Under the Leader- ment Mechanism Green Transformation and Balancing Land
will also be tasked with regulating ship of Governors The establishment of a Carbon Degradation
market-based mechanisms related Border Adjustment Mechanism to Be Included in School
to carbon pricing. The Emissions Local climate change action plans, (CBAM) tasked with addressing Curricula To achieve the net-zero emissions
Trading System (ETS) will be aimed at reducing greenhouse the embedded greenhouse gas target, measures will be taken by
gas emissions and adapting to
established by the Directorate, climate change, will be drawn up emissions of goods imported into To raise public awareness and relevant institutions to prevent
and allocations will be distributed under the coordination of the Türkiye’s customs territory, will make society more sensitive to carbon sink losses in forests, ag-
under this system. governor.In metropolitan cities, become feasible. The reporting, the effects of climate change, riculture, pastures, and wetlands.
these plans will be prepared by the scope, content, procedures, and education and awareness raising Effective management of water
National and Local Action metropolitan municipality, and in principles related to CBAM will programs will be organized. The resources in the face of climate
Plans to Be Developed other provinces, by the provincial be determined by the Ministry of Ministry of National Education, in change impacts will be ensured.
municipality and the special pro- Trade in coordination with other coordination with other rele- The quality and area of marine
In line with the Nationally De- vincial administration, with input relevant ministries. vant ministries, will update the and terrestrial protected areas will
termined Contribution (NDC) from the relevant organizations Use of Clean Technology curricula and teaching programs be increased.
and the net-zero emissions target, and agencies. These plans will be at all education levels and ensure
greenhouse gas emissions will be submitted to the Provincial Cli- to be Scaled Up the training of a green workforce. Action Plans to
reduced according to the strategies mate Change Coordination Board Increasing the technological The principles and procedures for Be Developed by
for approval. Sectoral vulnerability
and action plans published by the and risk analyses will be prepared self-sufficiency capacities of the these actions will be determined
Directorate of Climate Change. and updated periodically using planning and implementation by governmental organizations, in December 31, 2027
These plans will be developed, climate models, serving as the tools developed by relevant consultation with the Ministry. The preparation and adaptation
implemented, and monitored basis for strategy and action plans. institutions will be prioritized, obligations for the implementa-
periodically at the national level. with a focus on the advancement Early Warning Systems tion and planning tools outlined
Türkiye's Green Taxonomy and widespread adoption of clean for Disasters and Food in the bill will be fulfilled by the
Climate Change technologies. The Directorate will Security relevant organizations and agen-
Provincial Coordination to Be Established be entitled to collaborate with the cies no later than December 31,
Boards to Be Created The Directorate of Climate relevant organizations in tracking To ensure food security through 2027. The President will have the
Change will prepare national, new technological developments, climate-resilient crop patterns, authority to extend this period by
A Provincial Climate Change sectoral, and thematic reports. To such as carbon capture and nature-based solutions that bal- up to one year.
Coordination Board will be facilitate the steering of financial storage technologies and hydro- ance the protection and utilization
established in each province, led resources, the Directorate will of natural resources, ecosystems,
develop climate change incentive gen technologies, which would