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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Carbon removal is the deliberate removal of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and its storage for climate-relevant timeframes. In…
Why Subsidy Reform Is Less About Prices Than About Time, Trust, and Adaptation Energy subsidies are often defended as protection:…
Energy efficiency has long been recognized as one of Türkiye’s most cost-effective tools for reducing energy imports and emissions. Yet…
For much of its post-Soviet history, Central Asia has treated energy security as a national project. Power plants were built…
Why Europe’s Energy Transition Will Be Won on the Demand Side Europe’s energy debate is still dominated by supply: how…
Dear COP31 Türkiye Brief Community, Almost without noticing, we have already moved past the first month of the year. January,…
In 2025, China delivered a historic expansion of green power infrastructure that will shape global energy and climate discussions in…
Global investment in the energy transition reached $2.3 trillion in 2025, the highest level on record, according to BloombergNEF’s Energy Transition Investment…
Over the past twenty years, Türkiye’s economy has expanded at a remarkable pace. Rapid urbanization, demographic growth, and rising household…
At the start of almost every green building project, a detailed sustainability assessment is carried out. Energy use, water demand,…
