The Long-Awaited Climate Law Has Entered Into Force

I. INTRODUCTION

The Climate Law No. 7552 (the "Law") was published in the Official Gazette dated July 9, 2025 and numbered 32951, and entered into force with immediate effect. The Law provides a legal basis for combating climate change in line with the vision of green growth and the goal of net-zero emissions. In this context, the Law covers:

• greenhouse gas emission reduction and climate change adaptation activities;
• planning and implementation tools;
• revenues;
• permitting and supervision; and
• the procedures and principles regarding the legal and institutional framework for the above.

The Law introduces many new concepts into Turkish legislation, such as the Turkish green taxonomy, carbon pricing instruments, carbon credits, and climate justice.