An open look at COP31, through Türkiye’s lens, with voices from across the field.
Introduction This article is inspired by a recent discussion on the "CDR Policy Scoop" podcast co-hosted by Sebastian Manhart and…
Introduction This article is inspired by a recent discussion on the "CDR Policy Scoop" podcast co-hosted by Sebastian Manhart and…
It would be a lie to say I did not expect to be invited to the Zero Waste Forum, given that I have dedicated the past 15 years of my career to zero waste and the circular economy. Still, I was over the moon when the invitation arrived, particularly as it came through referrals from many esteemed colleagues who know me and my work. Honestly, after many years, it felt refreshing to attend a conference where I truly felt at home—where the conversations, debates, and aspirations aligned closely with the work I have been pursuing for almost two decades. Let…
The Zero Waste Forum 2026, held from June 5 to 7 at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul, brought together an unusually diverse group of policymakers, academics, engineers, city leaders, international organizations, civil society representatives and sustainability practitioners around one central message: zero waste is no longer only a waste management agenda. It is climate action. For me, the Forum was both a professional gathering and a personal reflection point. I attended together with two colleagues from the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, CEET, Atiq Zaman and Nikos Theodossiou. CEET’s work focuses on the engineering pathways required for deep decarbonization,…
In the part 4 of this article series, I examined project…
Looking at the history of industry, we see that every…
It is important to know strongly that COP presidencies are not conference hosts. They are leaders of partnership between countries, companies, NGO’s and also a stress test of a country's ability to translate diplomatic ambition into credible, scalable action. As…
Santa Marta did not deliver a treaty. It did something more immediate: it moved the fossil fuel phase-out debate from slogan to statecraft. For three decades, climate diplomacy has largely treated fossil fuels as the thing just outside the frame.…
In the part 4 of this article series, I examined project shareholder structure including funding options, community engagement with local economic impact, employment opportunities and local…
Looking at the history of industry, we see that every major transformation actually began not with technology, but with data. The agricultural revolution was made…
The Solar Team Eindhoven, a group of students from Eindhoven University of Technology, has partnered with technology company AIKO to develop the world’s first solar-powered…
It would be a lie to say I did not expect to be invited to the Zero Waste Forum, given that I have dedicated the…
South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has taken a revolutionary step toward zero-carbon shipping by completing the world’s first ammonia-powered vessels. Built for…
It would be a lie to say I did not expect to be invited to the Zero Waste Forum, given that I have dedicated the past 15 years of my career to zero waste and the circular economy. Still, I…
The Zero Waste Forum 2026, held from June 5 to 7 at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul, brought together an unusually diverse group of policymakers, academics, engineers, city leaders, international organizations, civil society representatives and sustainability practitioners around one central message:…
The opening session of the CDR Stage towards COP31 felt like a turning point. For the last three years, I have joined countless online CDR events, and as far as I know, I was almost always the only person joining…
Vienna can sometimes feel like a city of memory. But at the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum 2026, it felt unmistakably like a city of momentum. I arrived at IVECF at a time when the global mood around climate,…
In the part 4 of this article series, I examined project shareholder structure including funding options, community engagement with local economic…
Looking at the history of industry, we see that every major transformation actually began not with technology, but with data.…
Carbon dioxide removal needs more than good technology. It needs the right financing structure at the right moment. A project…
Introduction This article is inspired by a recent discussion on the "CDR Policy Scoop" podcast co-hosted by Sebastian Manhart and…
The Solar Team Eindhoven, a group of students from Eindhoven University of Technology, has partnered with technology company AIKO to develop the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, named “Stella Juva.” Designed to improve healthcare services in regions with limited infrastructure and…
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The world’s energy innovation engine did not stall in 2025. It changed direction. According to the International Energy Agency’s The State…
When COP29 closed in Baku on 24 November 2024, a deal had been struck. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)…
The history of the United Nations Climate Change Conferences is a story of profound human effort and systemic evolution. Over…
In a warming world, farming is no longer just about what the soil can grow. It is about what the…
Renewable energy auctions have become the dominant mechanism for procuring utility-scale renewable power worldwide. They are expected to drive nearly…
Dear COP31 Türkiye Brief Community, February was the first full month in which the editorial rhythm of COP31 Türkiye Brief…
For more than three decades the annual United Nations Climate Change Conferences, known as COPs, have been the world’s premier…
Welcome to the first issue of the CDR Brief series. The objective of this series is to ensure that by…
As we move toward COP31 in Antalya, we are pleased to start CDR Brief, a dedicated new section focused on…
The global economy now consumes roughly 100 billion tonnes of resources each year, three quarters of them non-renewable. If trends continue,…
