1.00%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #38
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #48
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. 41%
Unconditional emissions reduction target by 2030
(compared to business as usual)
The highest emissions reduction target, conditional or unconditional, included in the country’s latest NDC. NDC Status
Türkiye submitted its revised NDC in April 2023.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Türkiye’s revised NDC commits to a 41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (695 Mt CO2e in year 2030), compared to business-as-usual.
- The country intends to peak its emissions in 2038 at the latest and achieve net zero by 2053.
- The revised NDC is economy-wide and includes comprehensive mitigation and adaptation actions as well as details about the means of implementation.
- The adaptation components are included for the first time, with a focus on agriculture, forestry, water, disaster risk management, urban and rural development, and public health.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Water
- Disaster risk management
- Urban and rural development
- Public health
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Türkiye
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Türkiye:
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