Press release… While 2025 marks the end of the investment slump in the geothermal energy sector, the most significant problem facing the sector, which has reached an installed capacity of 1758 Megawatts (MW), is the possibility that power plant investments in the planning stage may fall outside the scope of …
Read More »Dr. Hüdai Kara: Carbon offsetting carries the risk of greenwashing!
Press release… Operational emission reduction is essential for climate targets… Dr. Hüdai Kara, Founder and CEO of Metsims, which provides strategic consulting services in the field of sustainability, emphasised that carbon offsetting alone does not solve the climate crisis and carries the risk of greenwashing. He stressed that companies must …
Read More »“The world’s newest and most environmentally power plants are in Türkiye!”
Press release… Ali Kındap, Chairman of the Geothermal Energy Association (JED), stated that in addition to Türkiye’s energy independence, geothermal energy is the most important alternative for the domestic, clean and sustainable energy needs in the base load position. “THE WORLD’S NEWEST AND MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY POWER PLANTS ARE IN …
Read More »Ali Kındap: Türkiye has the potential to become a world leader in all areas of geothermal energy use
Press release… 2025 marked a year when Türkiye awakened from its investment slumber in geothermal energy, which accounts for 1758 Megawatts (MW) of the country’s installed electricity capacity. According to data from the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ), 67 MW of geothermal power plants with base load capacity were commissioned …
Read More »Ali Kındap: Geothermal power plants are the only and most appropriate option for Türkiye’s climate targets
Press release… Türkiye’s installed electricity capacity exceeded 121,000 megawatts (MW) at the end of October, with renewable energy sources accounting for 61 per cent of the total installed capacity. The production from renewable sources, operating 24/7 with a high capacity factor and located close to consumption points, is also critical …
Read More »COP30: FAO warns climate funding gap threatens agrifood systems transformation
Press release… FAO Director-General conveys message at General Plenary Leaders Dialogue at Climate Summit in Brazil… 07/11/2025 Belém, Brazil – Transforming global agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable is critical to meeting the Paris Agreement targets on climate change. Yet, the persistent shortfall in climate finance represents “a lost …
Read More »Ali Kındap: Geothermal industry uneasy about being seen as a ‘Stepchild’
Press release… Türkiye, the world’s fourth-largest and Europe’s leading country in geothermal energy, has the potential to become a clear global leader if it utilizes its discovered geothermal resources. Türkiye, which can create economic value in a wide range of areas, including energy production, greenhouse farming, residential heating, thermal tourism, …
Read More »Dursun Yıldız: The Relationship between irrigation policy and technopolitics
The success of irrigation policies depends not only on the physical management of water, but also on technological capacity and how this capacity is integrated into political processes. Dursun Yıldız… Director Hydropolitics Academy 1 September 2025… Technopolitics is an approach that analyses the impact of technology on socio-political processes. While …
Read More »Sowing the seeds of a greener future: FAO and Türkiye boost forest restoration in Uzbekistan
Press release… A new solar power plant and specialized training in pistachio cultivation are enhancing Uzbekistan’s capacity for large-scale ecosystem restoration and sustainable forest management. Complementing this technological advancement with on-the-ground expertise, another project activity gathered together more than 30 specialists to participate in a hands-on training programme to establish …
Read More »Mutlu Doğru: If the bioethanol ratio drops, domestic crops will lose!
Mutlu Doğru, President of the Adana Farmers’ Association, stated that bioethanol, produced from sugar beets, maize and agricultural waste, is a strategic product that reduces energy dependence. “Bioethanol contributes to the economy and plays a significant role in combating climate change with its significantly lower carbon emissions compared to fossil …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
