• 13 cooperation agreements on climate action and agriculture signed during Erdogan’s visit in February 2022

DUBAI: The UAE and Turkiye have launched a series of initiatives aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.

The two countries inked a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding to further their cooperation in climate and environmental-related issues, Emirates News Agency reported on Wednesday.

In particular, 13 cooperation agreements focusing on climate action and agriculture were signed during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit in February 2022.

Emirati companies are making significant investments in environmental development projects, WAM reported.

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company, through its subsidiary International Energy Holding, has acquired a 50 percent share in Turkish renewable energy company Kalyon Enerji for $490 million.

The move aims to expand IHC’s clean energy portfolio. It will supports renewable energy projects such as a photovoltaic power plant project in the Karapinar Region, a wind project in Nigde and a solar project in Gaziantep.

Turkiye, in collaboration with the UAE and other countries, has established various targets for 2023 to push global climate action. To counteract climate change and its implications, measures will be taken in a variety of sectors, including trade, transportation, agriculture and manufacturing.

To promote green efforts, Turkiye is also implementing projects such as carbon-free airports, green railway stations powered by solar and wind energy, and an electric car plant.