A Practical Guide To Turkish Climate Law

Introduction

On 9 July 2025, Türkiye's first climate law, the Climate Law No. 7552 (Turkish Climate Law or Law), entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Türkiye. The Turkish Climate Law aims to combat climate change in line with the green growth vision and net zero emissions target. It sets out the procedures and principles for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.

The biggest innovation introduced by the Turkish Climate Law is that it makes it mandatory for businesses within its scope to obtain greenhouse gas emission permits by regulating the Turkish Emissions Trading System (Turkish ETS) and carbon credits. The recitals of the Turkish Climate Law state that the Law's fundamental principle is social and environmental sustainability. In this sense, the Turkish Climate Law is the first law grounded in Türkiye's sustainability principles and holds a special place for its aim of achieving