Climate Change and Environment

Press release… According to FAO’s latest Cereal Supply and Demand Summary report, global wheat production in 2025 is projected to be 796 million tonnes, an increase of about 1 percent compared to the previous year. In the European Union, the increase in soft wheat plantings, especially in France and Germany, …

Cultivation of tropical products has been increasing in Çukurova Region in recent years. Yüreğir Chamber of Agriculture President Mehmet Akın Doğan stated that this situation will contribute to the economy and agricultural development. The high added value and export potential of tropical fruits attract attention. Mehmet Akın Doğan In Çukurova, …

Dams in Türkiye’s western province of Izmir, particularly Tahtalı Dam, are experiencing significant decreases in water levels. Tahtalı Dam, which serves as the main water source for the city, has reached the lowest occupancy rate in recent years, standing at 15.44 percent. Other dams in the region, including Balçova, Ürkmez, …

With a 2040 perspective, the Agriculture and Food Vision Strategy Paper, which promises better conditions for farmers in Europe, sets four priority areas: ‘Making the agricultural sector more attractive, Competitiveness and resilience, Preparing for the future, Fair living and working conditions in rural areas’. The EU Commission, with the perspective …

International Crisis Research Centre (USKAM) researcher Assoc. Professor Dr. Uğur Karadurmuş stated that fresh water resources in Türkiye are facing a serious threat of pollution and stressed that industrial wastes, agricultural pesticides, chemicals and domestic wastes are mixed into water resources and deteriorate the quality of water. Dr. Uğur Karadurmuş …

The drought Türkiye has been experiencing the past couple of months is threatening agricultural production. Rainfall in January across Türkiye saw the lowest levels in the last 24 years. According to the January phenological assessment provided by the Turkish Grain Board (TMO), the amount of rainfall received in January was insufficient and the …

Increasing costs and climate-induced damages are pushing farmers toward crop varieties that require less labour and money. Noting that input costs have become quite high, especially in large fields, growers are also looking for methods to reduce costs to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Mehmet Akın Doğan The output of some products …

Press release… Uşak, the capital of recycling and circular economy, is leading Turkey in sustainability… The Aegean Exporters’ Associations EIB), which brought 18.4 billion dollars in foreign currency to Türkiye in 2024, travels from province to province to share its services and state aids in order to increase the export …

Press release… The Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D) highlighted the need for clean energy in a statement for International Clean Energy Day. They stressed the right to access energy and the crucial role of clean energy in our lives. They called for the use of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient …

The EBRD announces Türkiye strategy for 2024-29 Green transition remains key priority in the country Human capital, competitiveness and sustainable infrastructure also defined as priorities The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled its investment strategy for Türkiye for the next five years, until the end of 2029. The Bank …