Türkiye remains committed to environmental and climate goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2053. The country highlights its initiatives and determination on World Environment Day.
Key facts
- •Türkiye aims for net-zero emissions by 2053.
- •The country has expanded protected natural areas and developed public parks.
- •The Zero Waste Movement has gained international recognition.
- •Türkiye will host the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP31, in November 2026.
- •The country seeks to share its environmental experience and vision with the international community.
- •Kurum emphasized the importance of collective action to protect the environment.
Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum stated that Türkiye is committed to its environmental and climate goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2053. This commitment was reiterated on World Environment Day, June 5. Kurum emphasized the importance of protecting natural resources for future generations.
Environmental Initiatives
Kurum highlighted several environmental initiatives undertaken under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's leadership. These include expanding protected natural areas, developing public parks known as 'nation gardens,' and increasing the number of Blue Flag-certified beaches. The Zero Waste Movement, launched under the patronage of first lady Emine Erdoğan, has also gained international recognition.
Global Cooperation
Türkiye seeks to share its environmental experience and vision with the international community. The country views hosting the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP31, in Antalya in November 2026 as an opportunity to showcase its environmental achievements and climate commitments. Kurum emphasized that Türkiye will present strong examples of implemented practices at the conference.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Daily Sabah.
