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Turkey formalizes COP31 hosting and expands climate agenda

46 clusters · 143 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Antalya agricultural leaders call for climate adaptation and water management

Turkey is intensifying preparations for the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya. Following the decision by 196 countries at COP30 in Brazil, Turkey has assumed the presidency

Istanbul rental housing market developments

3 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Istanbul social rental housing project to offer 15,000 units

The rental housing market in Istanbul has faced increasing pressure due to rigorous tenant screening processes and urban transformation projects. Landlords have implemented strict requirements to ensure financial securit

Trabzon urban development and infrastructure projects

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Trabzon breaks ground on Uzunkum Living Area Project

Urban development and infrastructure projects are advancing in Trabzon, Turkey. Construction has accelerated on the Gülcemal Project along the Beşirli coastline, which includes land reclamation and the development of the

Turkey Mediterranean waste pollution and tourism crisis

11 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Antalya implements sea barriers and waste collectors at Phaselis

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change has intensified its crackdown on Mediterranean waste pollution. Since July 1, authorities have conducted 604 inspections across six provinces, resulting in 19

Water scarcity in Brazil and global desertification efforts

22 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: COP17 UNCCD summit addresses global land degradation

Northeast Brazil faces severe water scarcity and climate variability, particularly in the semi-arid sertão region of Pernambuco. Challenges include low precipitation and high evaporation rates, necessitating management s

Turkey implements strategic roadmap for plastic waste

12 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Türkiye Zero Waste Foundation signs climate pact with London Climate Action Week

Turkey continues to face significant environmental pressure from plastic waste imports. In 2025, European countries exported nearly 699,000 tons of plastic waste to Turkey, generating $193.2 million for Turkish recycling

Turkey's housing reforms and urban transformation progress

13 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey extends Yarısı Bizden urban transformation campaign

Turkey is expanding its urban renewal and social housing initiatives through a long-term reform plan. The ‘Yarısı Bizden’ (Half is Ours) project, designed to transform risky structures, has been extended until December 3

Tourism and Infrastructure Development in Turkey

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Antalya prepares infrastructure and local cuisine for COP31 summit

Turkey features a variety of historical and natural tourism sites across different regions. In Zonguldak, visitors can explore the Gökgöl Cave, the mythological Cehennemağzı Caves in Ereğli, and the Harmankaya Waterfalls

Malatya earthquake reconstruction and restoration

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Malatya officials inspect earthquake recovery efforts in Akçadağ

Reconstruction and restoration efforts in Malatya following the February 2023 earthquakes continue to progress through the reopening of commercial and cultural sites. In July 2026, the Bakırcılar Market and Şire Pazarı r

Turkey's DOA system expands and gains international acclaim

21 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkey's DOA system collects 205 million beverage containers

Turkey’s nationwide Deposit-Return System (DOA) became fully operational on 1 July 2026, covering all 81 provinces and 973 districts. In the first ten days nearly 2 million users returned about 18.8 million PET, glass an

Karatay Municipality environmental and infrastructure works

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Istanbul social housing project to begin rental deliveries in September

Karatay Municipality has initiated the ‘Karatay Air Quality Improvement Project’ to support net-zero emission goals and reduce carbon footprints. As part of this initiative, the municipality will provide 375 free condens

Şehitkamil municipal community engagement

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Umut Yılmaz visits Selimiye and Mevlana neighborhoods

Şehitkamil Mayor Umut Yılmaz has initiated a series of community engagement activities focused on participatory management and local needs. In mid-August, the Mayor met with local youth in the Kızıkkarasakal neighborhoo

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Çorum implements urban renewal and cultural heritage projects

Zero Waste Foundation initiatives in Turkey

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Turkey prepares for COP31 with youth summits and scientific research

The Zero Waste Foundation in Turkey is advancing its environmental initiatives through large-scale exhibitions, community engagement, and educational programs. In August 2026, the Foundation held an awards ceremony and

Global spread and legal responses to microplastic pollution

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Environmental studies reveal microplastic and toxic chemical pollution risks

Global research continues to track the expansion of microplastic contamination. While previous studies highlighted deep-sea and North Sea pollution, new findings from the University of Plymouth and North Carolina State U

Bozkurt flood disaster and reconstruction

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Giresun authorities investigate unconfirmed helicopter crash report

On the fifth anniversary of the devastating flood in the Bozkurt district of Kastamonu, Turkey, officials and survivors reflected on the disaster and the subsequent reconstruction. The flood, caused by the overflowing of

Turkey 500k Social Housing Lottery and Auctions

6 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: TOKİ announces housing updates in Afyonkarahisar and Istanbul

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change continued expanding Turkey’s 500,000‑unit social‑housing programme in August 2026. Following the Malatya draw on 24 July that allocated 8,448 households, Minis

Turkey earthquake reconstruction housing

4 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey earthquake survivors face housing crisis and eviction threats

In early August 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change completed a large disaster‑relief housing project in the İslahiye district of Gaziantep, delivering 31,053 independent units—includi

Turkey residential disaster insurance coverage

2 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkey earthquake insurance rates reach 58 percent amid seismic risk

Turkey continues to face significant gaps in residential insurance coverage despite increasing natural disaster risks. Current data from the Natural Disaster Insurance Institution (DASK) reveals that the national mandato

Turkey DOA system surpasses 100 million container milestone

12 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Turkey's Deposit Return System surpasses 100 million containers

Since its launch on 1 July 2026, Turkey’s Deposit-Return System (DOA) has seen rapid growth, surpassing 100 million collected containers by 11 August 2026. Of these, over 66 million were plastic PET bottles, followed by