An open look at COP31, through Türkiye’s lens, with voices from across the field.
The Iris T1 solar generator increases energy efficiency by 40% compared with standard models thanks to its dual-axis tracking system,…
The Iris T1 solar generator increases energy efficiency by 40% compared with standard models thanks to its dual-axis tracking system,…
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 on paper — and more on making it financeable. $100bn+The World Economic Forum estimates global clean-fuel investment needs to rise above $100 billion per year by 2030. The European Commission separately estimates about €100 billion of investment by 2035 for renewable and low-carbon fuels in aviation and shipping. SAF is one of the hardest markets inside that capital race. Everyone wants sustainable aviation fuel. At least on paper. Governments are mandating SAF, airlines have announced…
Trust sounds like a soft word until you see it priced. In climate finance it is priced every day, and the price is written in basis points. Take this eye-opening example. Climate Policy Initiative's June 2023 paper on the cost of capital for solar in developing economies compares the same solar project across countries. In Germany, investors required an 8.3 percent return on equity. In Zambia, 51.0 percent. Debt tells the same story: 2.8 percent against 45.4 percent. Same panels, same sun physics, same proven technology. What differs is the confidence that the off-taker will pay, that the currency will hold, that…
As the world prepares for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, a…
As AI expands the supply of promising technologies, the capacity…
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…
CDR Türkiye, launched to help durable carbon dioxide removal develop in Türkiye and the wider region, is up and running as of today. We are…
During its pre-season tour in Southeast Asia, FC Bayern Munich announced a new sponsorship agreement with solar module manufacturer Longi. Launched under the slogan "Power…
As the world prepares for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, a new initiative is drawing attention to one of the most urgent challenges of our time:…
California has significantly broadened its self-driving vehicle program by officially authorizing autonomous heavy-duty trucks to test on public roadways. Lifting its long-standing moratorium on vehicles…
LG Energy Solution has officially commenced operations at its new 226-acre battery manufacturing facility built in Lansing, Michigan. Realized with an investment exceeding $2 billion…
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…
As the world prepares for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, a new initiative is drawing attention to one of the most…
As AI expands the supply of promising technologies, the capacity to establish what works could reshape industrial competition. A promising…
CDR Türkiye, launched to help durable carbon dioxide removal develop in Türkiye and the wider region, is up and running…
Introduction: Building on the Belém Milestone The UN Climate Change Conference in Belém (COP30) marked a structural turning point for…
During its pre-season tour in Southeast Asia, FC Bayern Munich announced a new sponsorship agreement with solar module manufacturer Longi. Launched under the slogan "Power on, Game on," the partnership plans to introduce joint fan engagements and community initiatives. The…
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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…
