An open look at COP31, through Türkiye’s lens, with voices from across the field.
Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have developed an innovative battery component that can be manufactured in…
Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso have developed an innovative battery component that can be manufactured in…
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…
Mandates are spreading from Europe to Türkiye, Brazil and Asia.…
The next climate obligation may not arrive as a regulation.…
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…
Mandates are spreading from Europe to Türkiye, Brazil and Asia. Yet SAF projects still struggle to reach FID. COP31 should focus less on creating demand…
Carbon prices are arriving. Handled well, they could seed an industry, not just a bill. Carbon emissions are about to stop being free for Türkiye's…
Residential battery systems are evolving from simple energy storage devices into active components of the electricity grid. In the past, homeowners with solar panels could…
The EuroCZFactory project has officially been launched with the aim of addressing a critical gap in Europe’s solar energy manufacturing value chain. Supported by the…
The next climate obligation may not arrive as a regulation. It may arrive as a clause in a customer contract. For years, companies have largely…
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…
Mandates are spreading from Europe to Türkiye, Brazil and Asia. Yet SAF projects still struggle to reach FID. COP31 should…
The next climate obligation may not arrive as a regulation. It may arrive as a clause in a customer contract.…
Carbon prices are arriving. Handled well, they could seed an industry, not just a bill. Carbon emissions are about to…
Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is only the first half of carbon removal. The second half is storage. A…
Residential battery systems are evolving from simple energy storage devices into active components of the electricity grid. In the past, homeowners with solar panels could reduce their electricity costs by selling excess power back to the grid. However, resistance from…
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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…
Göker Avcı is a decarbonization strategist and carbon markets expert helping companies turn climate targets into financially meaningful action. He…
Pınar is a sustainability consultant, entrepreneur, and co-founder of ClaimCarbon, a platform dedicated to accelerating carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through…
Seyran Hatipoğlu is a senior sustainable finance expert with over 20 years of experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and…
Selen İnal is a Green Transition Consultant with over 23 years of experience in the energy sector, including six focused…
