Climate Change and Environment

Press release… Don’t be fooled by a wet winter: the fire risk could rise before summer arrives Contrary to expectations, a wet winter does not always mean a milder fire season. Grasses and shrubs that grow rapidly in the rain can turn into fuel that ignites easily in hot and …

In the Black Sea region, climate change is affecting the yield and planting times of agricultural products, while farmers complain of drought, sudden temperature changes and increased pests. Experts emphasize the need for adaptation strategies to cope with these effects. Hazelnut The Black Sea region is known as one of …

Expert urges incentives for drip irrigation and water-efficient methods, calls for standardized water accounting across agriculture, industry, civil use… May, 2026, Ankara… Farmers in Mediterranean agricultural regions need to be encouraged to adopt more efficient water use methods in response to climate change, according to an agricultural sciences professor. Guido …

Professor Dr. Cemal Taluğ, the Chairperson of the Association for Agricultural and Food Ethics (TARGET), stated that agriculture plays a critical role in combating the global climate crisis, emphasizing that half of the world’s habitable land and 72 percent of its freshwater resources are used for agricultural activities. Speaking at …

A new climate-resilient farming model is being introduced in the Konya Plain in Central Anatolia, as authorities and academic institutions launch an EU-backed smart irrigation project aimed at improving water efficiency in one of the country’s most drought-prone agricultural regions. Dr. Sevim Seda Yamaç The project seeks to test adaptive agricultural production models in response …

Press release… Temperatures and drought are on the rise in the Antalya Basin: Agriculture and tourism under threat Antalya, which is set to host COP31, is heading towards a climate that will be hotter, drier and harsher by the end of the century. Scientific studies indicate that even the inland …

Press release… New FAO-WMO report assesses risks and identifies adaptation options as rising temperatures pose hazards to people, crops, livestock and fish… 22/04/2026 Rome – Extreme heat events currently threaten the livelihoods and health of over a billion people, causing half a trillion work hours to be lost annually, with the …

The agricultural sector in Türkiye has entered the new season cautiously after last year’s frost disaster, which affected 16 products across 65 of the country’s 81 provinces. Yunus Kılınç Producers are still working to repair the damage while also grappling with changing climate conditions. Early data from the field indicate …

Press release… Organised under the theme “A Critical Turning Point for Turkish Cotton”, the 8th National Cotton Summit brought together all stakeholders in the sector. The summit began with an opening address by Fevzi Çondur, Chairman of the Board of the National Cotton Council and continued with speeches by İhsan …

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February. As of 13 April, vessels are still not moving in meaningful numbers. The last ships to leave before the blockade are now reaching their destinations, meaning the real supply gap is only beginning to materialise. Key messages: Before the …