Overview Of Climate Act No. 7552

1. Introduction

The Climate Act, adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on July 2, 2025, and published in the Turkish Official Gazette dated July 9, 2025, No. 32951 ["Act"], aims to align Türkiye with its 2053 net zero emissions commitment by introducing comprehensive regulations across all economic sectors, including energy, transportation, industry, agriculture, and others. This text will examine the innovations introduced by the Act and the responsibilities it imposes on businesses and public authorities

2. Purpose of the Act

The Climate Act aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that lead to climate change and to prevent climate change itself. Another objective of the Act is to contribute to Türkiye's compliance with its international obligations. It was adopted to promote Türkiye's transition to a low-carbon economy and accelerate this process in light of the 2053 net-zero emission targets set forth by the Paris Agreement.