Turkey: Climate Change

It is anticipated that the Communiqué will have a positive impact on companies' alignment with sustainability policies by facilitating access to financing for their projects.

On July 9, 2025, Turkey published the much-anticipated Climate Law No. 7552, marking a significant milestone in the country's environmental policy and business landscape.

Climate change remains a significant global threat, exacerbated by intensive use of fossil fuels and rapid industrialization processes. Extreme weather events, depletion of water resources, and the destruction of natural habitats—driven by increasing greenhouse gas emissions—profoundly impact both economies and societal structures.

2025 Türkiye Climate Law enters into force. Introduction of the new legislation about climate law establishes Türkiye's determination on its own international commitments for climate efforts across the world.

Türkiye has entered a new era in its fight against climate change with the long-awaited Climate Law, which was published in the Official Gazette on 9 July 2025 (the "Climate Law").

Türkiye, uzun süredir beklenen İklim Kanunu'nun, 9 Temmuz 2025 tarihinde Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanması ile iklim değişikliğiyle mücadelede yeni bir döneme girmiştir.

This Bulletin contains legal information and assessments regarding the regulations introduced within the scope of the Climate Law No. 7552 ("Law") in order to combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support...

9 Temmuz 2025 tarihinde Resmi Gazete'de yayınlanarak yürürlüğe giren 7552 sayılı İklim Kanunu ile 6446 sayılı Elektrik Piyasası Kanunu'nda ("Kanun") değişiklik yapılmıştır.

The Climate Law No. 7552 ("Law"), which includes regulations on the procedures and principles related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change, climate adaptation activities...