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Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu writes letter to young people on climate

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu writes letter to young people on climate

“When the Nation’s Alliance is in power, we will establish the Ministry of Climate, which will coordinate the protection and restoration of the natural ecosystem. To a large extent, you will create it,” writes CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, addressing young people.

17 January 2022

Is the climate crisis the only reason for drought in Turkey?

Q&A WITH PROF. TOLUNAY

Is the climate crisis the only reason for drought in Turkey?

"We use too much water in agriculture with wild irrigation methods. We focus on sectors with high water consumption such as thermal power plants," says Prof. Tolunay.

15 December 2021 Tansu Pişkin

Turkey to gather a climate change council at the start of next year

Turkey to gather a climate change council at the start of next year

Climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a development and national security issue, Minister Kurum has said.

Climate crisis affects women, women affect climate struggle

AS THE CLIMATE AND WORLD CHANGE - 13

Climate crisis affects women, women affect climate struggle

“It is easier for men to leave in a crisis due to the roles attributed to them. The burden of home and responsibility for the care of the elderly and children don't let women leave. That may be why women's climate struggle is so much more faithful and stubborn.”

12 August 2021 Merve Özçelik

Erdoğan mentions ‘Nation’s Gardens’ at Leaders’ Summit on Climate

Erdoğan mentions ‘Nation’s Gardens’ at Leaders’ Summit on Climate

Speaking at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate on World Earth Day, President Erdoğan said that the “Nation’s Gardens” project increased green spaces and sink capacities, adding that “they planted a total of 5.1 billion saplings for the last 18 years.”

Statement on pandemic and genocide by academics

‘THEY ARE INTERCONNECTED’

Statement on pandemic and genocide by academics

24 genocide scholars, including Prof. Taner Akçam from Clark University, have released a joint statement underlining the interconnectedness of pandemic and genocide and explaining what needs to be done within this context.

Over half of society say climate crisis is a greater threat than virus

Over half of society say climate crisis is a greater threat than virus

According to the “Perception of Climate Change and Environmental Problems in Turkey” research conducted by the Climate News and KONDA Research company, 51.5 percent of Turkey’s population say, “Yes, climate crisis is a greater crisis than the virus.”

26 November 2020

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

‘We are at the forefront in the fight against climate change,’ says Erdoğan

In his video message to the UN Summit on Biodiversity, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Although we have an almost negligible historical responsibility, we are at the forefront in the fight against climate change.”

10 cities in Turkey have their hottest Septembers on record

10 cities in Turkey have their hottest Septembers on record

According to Turkey’s Directorate General of Meteorology data, 10 cities have seen record high temperatures this September. Chamber of Meteorological Engineers Chair says that the last five years have been the warmest period of the world.

4 September 2020

Turkey Experienced Highest Number of Extreme Weather Events in 2019

Turkey Experienced Highest Number of Extreme Weather Events in 2019

The state meteorological service recorded 935 "extreme events," including floods, storms, and landslides.

17 February 2020