Speaking at the “İKAZ-Climatic Development Summit”, Minister Bolat stated that climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity.
Bolat pointed out that we all need to work together to rectify this situation, explaining that global trade has undergone significant change through standards and regulations aimed at reducing the carbon footprint.
Stating that these changes and regulations bring important opportunities for both the economy and production processes, Minister Bolat said: “We expect that this process will also contribute to the sustainable growth of our exports by increasing the competitiveness of our economy. he said.
Recalling that the European Union (EU) announced the roadmap for the Green Deal adjustment program in 2019, Bolat said that Turkey also acted as a result of this program.
Bolat emphasized that in this context, together with all the institutions involved, they encourage companies to increase their energy efficiency, use resources more effectively and implement digital transformation.
Noting that they aim to make it easier for exporters to comply with international standards, Bolat continued his words as follows:
“We are also investing in future-oriented technologies for the transition to a CO2-neutral economic structure. Steps in areas such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and battery technologies will not only contribute greatly to our environmental goals, but also to our country's global competitiveness is not just an environmental policy.” Today, as we transition to low-carbon industrial models, we are implementing measures that Reduce our dependence on fossil fuels while increasing our energy security We achieve our goals of increasing our social well-being and ensuring long-term economic sustainability. Our goal is to achieve something.”
Ömer Bolat also pointed out that international cooperation is important in combating climate change.
Stating that Turkey as a country takes an open approach to cooperation to achieve goals at both national and international levels, Bolat said: “I would also like to emphasize that some measures taken in the green transformation process do not amount to unilateral commercial measures “The Border Carbon Regulation Mechanism, which will come into force in early 2026, is of great importance in the global trading system.” It will be an important turning point because the Border Carbon Regulation Mechanism is an important mechanism that will enable the implementation of provides CO2 tax on imports of carbon-intensive products into the EU. “This regulation, which will affect EU countries, obliges countries exporting to EU countries to reduce their CO2 emissions and make their production processes more sustainable,” has given his assessment.
Stating that this regulation is crucial for Turkey, Bolat explained that this EU policy also reshapes the rules of world trade and that these regulations should not become unilateral and discriminatory trade measures.
Bolat explained that they are working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure that sectors in Turkey are not negatively impacted by these developments:
“Advancing the international trading system in a fair and inclusive manner is crucial for both environmental sustainability and economic cooperation. Although such regulations have a positive impact on reducing global carbon emissions, we should not forget that developing countries will face serious difficulties. Negotiations are ongoing.” the modernization of the structure of the customs union with the EU “We are developing strategies within the framework of technical and political cooperation mechanisms with the EU that are compatible with environmentally friendly production and trade goals and protect Turkey's interests in this transformation process.”
Stating that they are working to promote low-carbon production models and increase energy efficiency, Minister Bolat said: “Turkey is moving forward decisively in the fight against climate change and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. We are taking decisive steps in this direction.” Turkey's century, the energy century, the trade century and the green economy century.” “We are making progress and working on it. We both support our exporters to adapt to the green economy and conduct effective trade diplomacy to protect the interests of our business community on international platforms. he said.
“We will have saved $46 billion worth of energy by 2040”
Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Abdullah Tancan also pointed out that Turkey has accelerated its efforts at this time, especially in energy transition, saying: “In line with comprehensive policies to decarbonize the energy sector, we will increase our renewable capacity “We are focused on developing innovative technologies such as the use of gas, hydrogen, battery storage and carbon capture, utilization and storage,” he said.
Stating that the public and private sectors will jointly make $20 billion in energy efficiency investments by 2030 to achieve the set goals, Tancan said: “In this way, by supporting companies operating in this area , created new job opportunities. “Energy efficiency, and thanks to these investments, 46 billion dollars will be generated by 2040.” shared his knowledge.
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