AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMining Court Ruling: Turkey’s Administrative Court in Diyarbakır (Amed) has suspended a permit for a controversial pumice mining project near Husikan, citing inadequate assessment of ecosystem and livelihood impacts, including risks to a nearby water reservoir and pastoral farming. COP Prep & Climate Finance: Turkey’s Environment Minister Murat Kurum says Azerbaijan’s COP29 experience is “highly valuable” for Türkiye ahead of COP31, highlighting close coordination and progress on climate finance. Aquaculture & Fish Health: New research points to synbiotics and dietary additives (like taurine) to boost fish immunity and cut antibiotic use, while a Turkish study suggests argan oil can replace fish oil in trout diets. Biodiversity/Coasts: Türkiye is pushing ocean protection in its COP31 agenda, including cleanup and marine-focused initiatives such as Fethiye’s Mediterranean environmental campaign. Urban Air Quality: Istanbul’s air pollution rose 11% in August year-on-year, underscoring ongoing air-quality pressure.
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