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CLIMATE CHANGE AND
ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
The SETA Climate Change and Environment Program produces strategic knowledge on climate change and environmental security. The program conducts in-depth research, publishes policy-oriented analyses, runs public awareness campaigns, organizes training programs, and develops actionable policy recommendations for decision-makers. Its work spans a wide range of topics, from climate security and energy transition to economic analysis and international diplomacy.
TOWARDS COP31
Türkiye will host COP31 in November 2026. This is a historic opportunity to shape the global climate agenda. SETA is running a comprehensive program to sharpen Türkiye's climate leadership, build regional partnerships, and strengthen the country's voice in international negotiations. The program focuses on international climate finance, technology transfer, loss and damage mechanisms, and just transition, and aims to ensure Türkiye steps into its COP31 presidency as a credible and influential force at both regional and global level.
PUBLICATIONS
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The European Union’s Green Diplomacy: The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Effect and COP31
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Sectoral Priorities in Türkiye-Africa Climate Cooperation at COP31
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Food Security, Food Waste and Climate Diplomacy: Fighting Climate Change from Farm to Fork
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Defence on Melting Ground: Why NATO Cannot Afford to Ignore Climate Change
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Closing The Climate Divide: Türkiye’s Cop31 Presidency As a Catalyst For Africa’s Just Transition
COP31
SIMULATION
An immersive COP31 simulation program designed for university students and young professionals. Participants take on the roles of country delegations, navigating real-world negotiation dynamics and staking out positions on critical issues like climate finance, technology transfer, and loss-and-damage. The program also runs dedicated sessions for decision-makers, helping build the expertise and networks Türkiye needs as it prepares to host COP31 and take on a leading role in international climate diplomacy.
CLIMATE ATLAS OF TÜRKİYE
A definitive reference on climate change in Türkiye, covering public attitudes and expectations, regional risk maps, sector-by-sector impact assessments, and concrete policy recommendations. The interactive atlas brings together granular datasets and visualizations at the provincial and regional level, making complex climate data accessible to researchers, policymakers, and the public alike.
