Addressing Climate Change in Türkiye: An Opportunity For A More Sustainable and Resilient Future

TPQ's NoteTuesday, December 5, 2023
Welcome to a special issue brought to you by the exceptional staff of the World Bank Türkiye! It is both a pleasure and an honor to showcase their insights in TPQ. In "Addressing Climate Change in Türkiye: An Opportunity For A More...

TPQ Team

Foreword from the World BankTuesday, December 5, 2023
Türkiye is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The frequency, intensity and impacts of climate-induced extreme events have increased in Türkiye in recent years – including flooding in coastal cities and low-lying...

J. Humberto Lopez

Overview – A Resilient Net-Zero Pathway for TürkiyeTuesday, December 5, 2023
Although the increase in Türkiye’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been slower than economic growth and its per capita emissions are lower than in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD) or EU countries, there is a strong case...

The World Bank

Reducing Emissions and Building Climate Resilience in Türkiye’s CitiesTuesday, December 5, 2023
Developing resilience to the consequences, both immediate and anticipated, of global warming while mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is imperative for tackling the developmental limitations posed by a changing climate. Globally, cities play a...

Impact of Climate Change on Water Stress and Water AvailabilityTuesday, December 5, 2023
Türkiye, like other countries, is facing the harsh reality of climate change. In recent decades, floods, heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and landslides have affected the country with increasing frequency and intensity. In 2021,...

Unlocking Private Sector Investment in AdaptationTuesday, December 5, 2023
Over the last decade, global climate finance increased steadily (with a cumulative average annual growth rate of 7 percent), almost doubling between 2011 and 2020,[1] reaching a cumulative $4.8 trillion. While the steady increase in climate...

The Energy Transition in Türkiye: A Zero-Emissions Power GridTuesday, December 5, 2023
Decarbonizing energy will benefit Türkiye’s economy for the long-term, but this requires major investments from diverse financing sources, supported by policy reforms to harness synergies and address trade-offs with other development...

Sustainable and Resilient Transport Tuesday, December 5, 2023
As one of the 195 states that have ratified the Paris Agreement, Türkiye has set itself a target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2053. Achieving this goal is not only crucial for global climate-related objectives but can...

The Contribution of Türkiye’s Forests for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2053Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The way land is planned and used in a country plays a vital role in its economic activities. This is because land use can have significant impacts on critical areas such as transport, urbanization, agriculture, and energy, among others.[1]Proper and...

The Potential Impact of the EU CBAM on Türkiye’s EconomyTuesday, December 5, 2023
The European Union (EU) is introducing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to prevent carbon leakage under the EU emissions trading system (ETS) and support the mitigation ambitions of the EU and of other countries.[1] The CBAM will...

The Important Role of Green Finance in the TransitionTuesday, December 5, 2023
Türkiye’s financial sector plays a crucial role in delivering on the green agenda and mobilizing capital for climate action, and yet climate change poses risks to financial stability and the soundness of institutions. As the COVID-19...

A Just Transition for People and CommunitiesTuesday, December 5, 2023
With warming temperatures, rising sea levels, and erratic rainfall patterns, being more frequently confronted with extreme climate events is the new, common reality across Türkiye.[1] Heavy flooding, storms, protracted droughts, and intense...