Türkiye’s leading Civil Society Organizations made an important call for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 29 to be held in Azerbaijan on November 11-22, hosted by Bahçeşehir University and CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR.
Strategic Assessments Ahead of COP29
In October, civil society organizations, experts and academics came together for at Towards COP29: Civil Society Evaluates round table meeting to discuss COP29 priorities at a meeting hosted by Bahçeşehir University and CIFAL Istanbul, UNITAR. The meeting emphasized the view that Türkiye’s climate goals can be achieved through an inclusive and transparent approach, and by valuing different perspectives. The common responsibility in the fight against the climate crisis was underlined.
At the meeting, Özlem Katısöz, Climate and Energy Policy Coordinator of the European Climate and Action Network, and Barış Doğru, Editor-in-Chief of EkoIQ, presented a comprehensive analysis of Türkiye’s climate policies after COP28. It was stated that a more realistic and achievable roadmap for the gradual reduction of fossil fuels is needed to realize Türkiye’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2053.
It was stated that a more realistic and achievable roadmap for the gradual reduction of fossil fuels is needed to realize Türkiye’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2053. It was also stated that Türkiye is at an important point in terms of renewable energy capacity and investments.
It was proposed to strengthen cooperation to achieve climate goals and to establish platforms that will ensure continuous dialogue and information sharing with the participation of civil society organizations, academia and the private sector.