Climate change is no longer just an academic discussion. Its effects have become a daily reality. Rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather events are impacting not only the environment but society as a whole. For Turkey, a country located at the crossroads of different climate zones, the consequences are diverse and accelerating.
The past few years have made this reality clear. In 2021, the Marmara Sea was choked by marine mucilage, exposing the fragility of its marine ecosystems. That same year, devastating wildfires swept across the Mediterranean and Aegean regions, destroying forests and wiping out local livelihoods. In the Black Sea region, catastrophic floods left hundreds homeless. These events revealed the deep social impacts of the climate crisis. Professor Ömer Lütfi Şen warns that these effects will grow even more severe, threatening Turkey’s water, food, and energy security.
Climate change is emerging as a major factor deeply affecting Turkey’s economic, social, and environmental dynamics. The Mediterranean Basin, in particular, is one of the regions where the impacts of global warming are being felt most intensely. It is also among the areas most affected by climate change worldwide.
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