Türkiye Unveils Green Deal Action Plan for 2026-2030

Turkey has announced an updated Green Deal Action Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030. The new roadmap was formalized through Presidential Decree 2026/12, signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The decree was published in the Official Gazette on November 10, 2026, in issue number 33426. It replaces the original plan that first entered into force in 2021.

“The Ministry of Trade will coordinate the preparation and implementation of the plan.”

The update responds to global and regional developments, as well as new national priorities in Turkey's green transition. The decree highlights increasing pressure on natural resources caused by climate change, industrialization, population growth, and wars.

Authorities emphasized the need for effective and efficient use of resources, their re-evaluation, and stronger international cooperation. The plan also covers carbon pricing, circular economy, green technologies, and the decarbonization of industry.

The Ministry of Trade will coordinate the preparation and implementation of the plan. The policy affects industry, trade, energy, agriculture, and environmental affairs.

Turkey's 2053 net-zero emissions target remains a central reference point. Priority areas include developing climate legislation and carbon pricing infrastructure, supporting green transformation in industry, and expanding renewable energy capacity.

The government also aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and spread sustainable production practices.