Low-Carbon Transition Risks Facing Coal in Türkiye
Several banks in Türkiye have publicly committed to act on climate change, even setting net-zero goals. Serious investments in renewable energy have already been made, which have put in reach intermediate national goals like 120 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar capacity by 2035. However, Türkiye invested heavily in coal until 2010 and gas from […]
Navigating Climate Challenges: A Collective Approach for the Mediterranean region at COP29
Today, Mediterranean countries face a shared and urgent threat: climate change. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, droughts, wildfires, and sea level rise impact both shores, with serious consequences for economic growth, security, and migration. As a climate change hotspot, the region urgently needs a unified voice in climate diplomacy. Despite common risks, Mediterranean countries remain divided […]
Financing the coal phase-out: The case of Türkiye
Sustainable Economy and Finance Research Association (SEFiA) and London based think tank E3G have jointly prepared a report titled “Financing the Coal Phase Out: The Case of Turkey”, the new report analyzes the cost of Turkey’s coal phase-out on a power plant-by-power plant basis. The report examines in depth the financial outlook of the plants, which is […]
Green Economy and Green Complexity Analysis
Turkey should invest in more complex green products. The research conducted by the Sustainable Economy and Finance Research Association (SEFiA) examines the predisposition of countries, especially Turkey, to a green economy and their potential for the future. The “Green economy and green complexity analysis“ aims to identify Turkey’s current production capabilities and calculate its distance to the […]
Exiting Coal-Based Employment: Potential Problem Areas and Solutions
A “coal exit” where no one is unemployed is possible. Sustainable Economy and Finance Research Association (SEFiA) and Climate Action Network Europe (CAN Europe) prepared an “Exiting Coal-Based Employment” report to analyse the extent to which an exit from coal in electricity generation in Turkey may create potential problems and solutions for the employment sector. The report […]
New Report by APLUS Energy and the SEFiA: Increasing Electricity Prices and the Impact of Renewable Energy Sources on the Market
Renewable Energy is the Cure for Inflation A new report by APLUS Energy and the Sustainable Economics and Finance Research Association (SEFiA) reveals that the increase in renewable energy installed capacity results in lower inflation by lowering electricity bills. The report titled “Increasing Electricity Prices and the Impact of Renewable Energy Sources on the Market” evaluates the impacts […]
Rising Electricity Prices and the Impact of Renewable Energy Resources on the Market
APLUS Energy and Sustainable Economics and Finance Research Association (SEFiA) jointly procured a report proposing that the increase in renewable energy installed capacity will improve consumer inflation by lowering electricity bills. The “Rising Electricity Prices and the Market Impact of Renewable Energy Sources“ report evaluates the market impact of renewable energy power plants and the incentives provided […]
Overcoming the Contradiction: Turkey’s Green Revolution and New Coal Investment Plans
WWF-Turkey and the Sustainable Economics and Finance Research Association (SEFiA) jointly prepared a report to assess the economic feasibility and the burden on the public budget of the planned coal-fired power plant in Dinar, Afyonkarahisar. “Overcoming the Contradiction: Turkey’s Green Revolution and New Coal Investment Plans” report analyzes that even under the lowest-cost scenario, without […]
Turkey Steel Sector Report: Production, Trade and Decarbonization Process
With a steel production of 35.8 million tons, Turkey ranks seventh in the world and is among the leading countries. While the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were being felt, Turkey managed to increase its steel production by 6% compared to the previous year, reaching 35.8 million tons by 2020. This was the third highest […]
Modernisation of The Turkey-EU Customs Union: Building a New Partnership on Past Achievements
This paper argues that CU modernisation, in line with the changing imperatives brought along with the Green Deal, provides a concrete step in preparing the ground for a positive agenda, better collaboration and potentially deeper integration in Turkey-EU relations amid the drastic overhaul of the global economic and political order. Indeed, the EU Green Deal, […]
