Türkiye sets out green infrastructure, renewable energy goals at COP31

Türkiye unveiled a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions across land, air, sea, rail and telecommunications networks, outlining green initiatives and ongoing efforts at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) UN Climate Change event held in Antalya.

Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu told Anadolu that Ankara is actively working to integrate renewable energy and expand domestic production, use and global exports of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

“Everyone has a role to play in the climate arena and we’re working on how to reduce emissions — we have investments in many areas ranging from telecommunications to ecological overpasses, and we ensure the passage of wildlife and plants from one side to the other while protecting the ecosystem,” he said.

Uraloglu said the ministry aims to expand Türkiye’s infrastructure network to 28,500 kilometers (17,709 miles) of railways and 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles) of highways by 2053.

The multi-decade vision also involves expanding the national aviation network to more than 60 airports to serve up to 400 million passengers annually.

The official added that rapid technological development and transformation could allow Türkiye to achieve its 2050 and 2053 milestones ahead of schedule, and that platforms like COP31 remain key to ensuring that growth aligns with environmental commitments and mandates.

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