Scientists and decision makers agree that climate change is the biggest problem ever faced by humankind.

 

This analysis brings up three critical questions that Turkey should seek answers to, as it attempts to

determine its national contribution to climate change mitigation:

-What could Turkey’s responsibility and its emission reduction target be within the scope of the 2°C

target?

-What kind of a policy package could be implemented in order to achieve the required emission

reduction?

- What could be the impact of these policies on macroeconomic indicators? What are the costs of

implementing and not implementing these policies?

Scientists claim that taking swift measures to reduce GHG emissions is vital for avoiding both the devastating impacts and the economic losses to be caused by climate change. The results of the analysis show that early action is of critical importance for Turkey , as well. If Turkey defers the implementation of emission reduction measures of the “Climate Policy Package” up until 2020, it may face “negative” growth rates after the year 2024, in order to be able to fulfil its responsibility regarding the 2°C target. By immediately putting into practice the emission reduction policies, on the other hand, it will be possible to maintain the economic growth, though with some degree of decline in the GDP growth rate. This may be interpreted as suggesting that the “green growth” approach is adequate and feasible for Turkey as well.