AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOffshore Wind Push: Türkiye approved plans for its first offshore wind tender, with a draft YEKA specification out now and an auction targeted for Q1 2027; the goal is 5 GW by 2035, with candidate zones including the Saros Gulf and areas off Gökçeada, Bozcaada and Edremit. Mining & Forest Loss: İstanbul’s Çatalca district got approval to expand a quartzite/quartz sand mine, with the impact assessment projecting 24,536 trees affected and a near-tripling of annual output to 1.2 million tons. Heat & Risk: Europe is bracing for another major heatwave, with forecasts of temperatures above 35C for tens of millions, underscoring how global warming is driving more frequent, longer extremes. Energy Under Fire Abroad: Drone strikes in Libya hit the Zawiya power grid, burning a substation and triggering outages—another reminder of how fragile energy infrastructure is in conflict zones. Local Green Win: Istanbul’s Rami Library reportedly won a global award for green transformation, highlighting practical sustainability efforts in the city. Climate Governance: Türkiye’s COP31 advisory board held its first meeting ahead of the Antalya summit, aiming to turn climate promises into investable action.
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