Turkish Emissions Trading System Explained

The Turkish Emissions Trading System is the proposed carbon emission trading system of Turkey, which is supposed to start in 2025, with a pilot phase including industries such as cement,[1] before the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starts charging in 2026. As of 2024 it has not yet been decided whether the country will join the Cooperative Mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 October 2023 . Cemtech Europe opens in Istanbul: Turkey prepares to launch domestic ETS . 2023-11-17 . International Cement Review.
  2. 2053 long term climate strategy . November 2024 . Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change.