An open look at COP31, through Türkiye’s lens, with voices from across the field.
Global battery leader CATL is accelerating its research into lithium-air battery technology as a potential game changer for future energy…
Global battery leader CATL is accelerating its research into lithium-air battery technology as a potential game changer for future energy…
Climate change is no longer solely an environmental issue. It has become a global challenge that directly affects economic growth, financial stability, production processes and investment decisions. Rising temperatures, drought, extreme weather events and the mounting pressure on natural resources have led countries to develop climate policies, while bringing the financing dimension of those policies to the fore. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals therefore requires a robust financing structure that can support environmental transformation. The success of the green transition cannot depend solely on public resources. Particularly in developing countries, the scale of investment required makes active private-sector participation and…
Objective 1: Establishing the Necessary Infrastructure for a Transparent and Measurable Green Finance Ecosystem The first objective of the Action Plan is to establish a reliable, transparent and measurable green-finance system in Türkiye. It envisages common rules for green-finance practices, a stronger data infrastructure, reporting standards and measures to prevent the misuse of green-finance practices. Five targets and several related actions have been defined under this objective. The first target is to establish a regulatory framework that supports green finance. It envisages completing the Türkiye Green Taxonomy; developing rules on the green asset ratio; introducing sustainability requirements for insurance and…
Why electrification cannot scale through generation alone... The incoming COP31…
Objective 1: Establishing the Necessary Infrastructure for a Transparent and…
During a visit to Kuala Lumpur, I encountered an urban-regeneration story that began not with a blank site, but with land damaged by decades of extraction. I did not travel to Kuala Lumpur specifically to study a sustainable city. I…
At the 2026 GBA–ASEAN Conference in Kuala Lumpur, the conversation moved beyond renewable energy targets to a more difficult question: how can finance, technology and regional cooperation be converted into infrastructure that improves people’s lives? The energy transition is often…
Floating solar technologies are moving beyond traditional calm-water applications and adapting to increasingly challenging environmental conditions. Developed by Norwegian company Fred. Olsen 1848, the “Brizo”…
Battery technology giant CATL is driving a major transformation in the logistics sector with its new Tectrans II battery system, developed for commercial vehicles. Capable…
Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is only the first half of carbon removal. The second half is storage. A tonne of CO₂ can be…
Why electrification cannot scale through generation alone... The incoming COP31 Presidency has placed a clear number at the centre of the global electrification debate: increasing…
Brooklyn-based startup Electra Research is developing battery-powered induction stoves to help balance electricity grid loads and improve household energy efficiency. Due to the lengthy process…
During a visit to Kuala Lumpur, I encountered an urban-regeneration story that began not with a blank site, but with land damaged by decades of extraction. I did not travel to Kuala Lumpur specifically to study a sustainable city. I…
At the 2026 GBA–ASEAN Conference in Kuala Lumpur, the conversation moved beyond renewable energy targets to a more difficult question: how can finance, technology and regional cooperation be converted into infrastructure that improves people’s lives? The energy transition is often…
After an intensive week in New York for the United Nations High-level Political Forum, I travelled to Chicago for the first time. I expected to discover a city famous for its skyline, architectural heritage and deep-dish pizza. What I found…
A first-week dispatch from the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development New York in July is full of contrasts. Inside the United Nations, the language is global: transformation, coordination, innovation and equity. Outside, the city moves at its…
Why electrification cannot scale through generation alone... The incoming COP31 Presidency has placed a clear number at the centre of…
Objective 1: Establishing the Necessary Infrastructure for a Transparent and Measurable Green Finance Ecosystem The first objective of the Action…
Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is only the first half of carbon removal. The second half is storage. A…
Meeting Türkiye’s 2053 net-zero emissions target requires deploying durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathways alongside deep decarbonization measures. As national…
Floating solar technologies are moving beyond traditional calm-water applications and adapting to increasingly challenging environmental conditions. Developed by Norwegian company Fred. Olsen 1848, the “Brizo” floating solar system is designed to withstand waves up to 3.5 meters high. Following the…
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Berker Bayazıt is a renewable energy and energy storage specialist with experience in large-scale solar, battery storage, hybrid systems, and…
Ayşe Gizem Taş is an architect, LEED Accredited Professional, and sustainability consultant at Altensis, with a strong green building background…
Rola Nasreddine serves as Executive Director at Springs Global Consultancy, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is a results-driven executive with…
Başar Yılmaz serves as Deputy General Manager at Chint Green Energy Türkiye. He graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Political…
Dr. Zafar Said is a Distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at United Arab Emirates…
Dr. Heba Mohamed Emam is an environmental expert and sustainability consultant with over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting…
Associate Professor, Curtin University and Founding Director of the Global South NexusDr Atiq Zaman is an internationally renowned expert in zero waste and…
Aynur Mahmudova is a Chartered Energy Engineer with over a decade of experience leading ship electrical installation, upgrade, and maintenance…
Rahaf Ajaj, PhD, CSci, SFHEA. is a distinguished academic and innovator in Environmental Health and Safety with over 20 years…
Arif Künar has over 30 years of experience in public and private sector projects focused on energy efficiency, energy transition, renewable…
