TÜSİAD quoted the opinions of Turkish private sector on the struggle against climate change at UN Climate Change Conference held in Durban

 

In the scope of the conference, TÜSİAD organized an activity titled "Role of Turkish Private Sector in the Struggle against Climate Change" on December 7, 2011. At this meeting, which was the only activity carried out in the name of Turkey at the 17th Conference to the Parties, the role of Turkish private sector in the struggle against climate change was discussed, especially with respect to its contribution and role in reduction policies. Minister of Development Cevdet Yılmaz, who was in Durban in the scope of the conference, made an opening speech at TÜSİAD's activity. In his speech, Minister Yılmaz noted that Turkey carries out efforts on the course of the struggle against global climate change within its national conditions and capabilities. 

 

Murat Sungur Bursa, CEO of Zorlu Energy Group, Vesile Kulaçoğlu, Director of Trade and Environment Division of World Trade Organization and Friso De Jong, Carbon Manager at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, made speeches during the activity. The representatives of Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning of Turkey made a presentation titled "Turkey's Second National Communication on Climate Change". 

 

Levent Çakıroğlu, Member of TÜSİAD and the Spokesperson of Climate Platform, which TÜSİAD is a founder of, participated in "World Climate Summit" as a panelist. Çakıroğlu also participated in the “World Business Day” conference of World Business Council for Sustainable Development and made a speech in the name of Turkish business community.

 

The recommendations of TÜSİAD at UN Climate Change 17th Conference to the Parties were as follows:

 

• The industry and private sector, which are under a serious obligation within the scope of EU harmonization objectives and climate change, should be given an active role within the related negotiation and harmonization process, and their information and experience should be consulted in the establishment of country positions.

 

• In the process of national capacity building, a strong partnership should be established with the responsible business sectors, and assessments concerning current status on sectoral basis, scenarios for 2020 and beyond, and action plans for adaptation to climate change and for reduction of effects, should be prepared.

 

• As a country responsible for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by means of international efforts, Turkey should undertake an effective role in compliance with its special conditions in the new order to be formed in the field of struggle against climate change.

 

• When setting the objectives in the struggle against climate change, various intersecting issues such as energy policies, investment areas, foreign trade, local governments, health, industrialization and regional development should be considered in an integrated manner.