Türkiye regulations · 15 November 2026
COP31 panels highlight €38 billion investment need for Türkiye’s industrial transition
The ministry’s 13 November announcement covers industrial investment needs, environmental data in financing, and international cooperation to protect oceans.
Türkiye’s Environmental Management Director General Fatih Turan said the country’s industrial green transition requires approximately €38 billion in investment during COP31 panel discussions in Antalya. The ministry’s announcement dated 13 November 2026 highlights links between industrial environmental performance and financing, alongside international cooperation on ocean protection. [Source](https://cygm.csb.gov.tr/haberler/cop31-de-okyanuslarin-korunmasi-ve-sanayide-yesil-donusum-ele-alindi-307381)
Certification to identify transition needs
A panel organised by the Banks Association of Türkiye in the Green Zone, titled “Reporting and Data Practices for Industrial Green Transformation,” examined the ministry’s Industrial Green Transformation Certification System. Turan said it evaluates and classifies facilities against common environmental performance criteria, helping identify transition needs and connect them with financing mechanisms. Existing facilities are anticipated to reach at least level F by the end of 2028 and level D by the end of 2030. The announcement presents these as anticipated milestones, not newly announced legal obligations. Source
Official source: Ministry of Environment — Environmental Management ↗Reliable data for access to finance
Representatives from banking, industry, data platforms and the Banks Association of Türkiye discussed generating reliable environmental data and improving reporting processes. Particular attention went to simplifying environmental reporting for small and medium-sized enterprises, standardising sustainability data and supporting access to finance for transition projects. Participants highlighted the use of environmental performance information in financial institutions’ investment decisions. Cooperation between public authorities, industry and finance was identified as a potential contributor to faster investment. Source
Official source: Ministry of Environment — Environmental Management ↗Pollution prevention and investment financing
Turan described the “Producing Without Polluting Is Possible” approach as targeting pollution prevention at source, greater energy and resource efficiency, and improved environmental performance. Its global initiative aims to share Türkiye’s experience internationally and strengthen technical cooperation. Discussions also considered the potential contributions of BRIDGE and SURFF to connecting climate finance with tangible industrial investments. Turan said the certification system is intended to be supported by strong financing mechanisms. Source
Official source: Ministry of Environment — Environmental Management ↗Turning ocean commitments into action
At the Türkiye Ocean and Seas Pavilion, the event “From Consensus to Implementation: Realising the Blue COP Vision” addressed marine ecosystems and global climate goals. Turan called for international commitments to become practical action, supported by scientific research and stronger cooperation between countries. Participants from scientific and international institutions discussed scientific knowledge-sharing and multilateral cooperation in implementing climate policies. Translating environmental goals into concrete practices was a shared theme across both events. Source
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