Three Principle Decisions, numbered 157, 158 and 159 and dated 26.10.2026, concerning the implementation of wind power plant (“WPP”) and hydroelectric power plant (“HPP”) projects in Qualified Natural Protection Areas, as well as HPP projects in Sustainable Protection and Controlled Use Areas, were published by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change in the Official Gazette dated 03.11.2026 and numbered 33419.
These Decisions establish the principles governing the implementation of renewable energy projects in certain natural protected areas and set out the conditions under which such projects may be permitted, taking into account the assessment of their environmental impacts, reports to be submitted to the relevant authorities and conservation-oriented zoning plans.