Turkey: 8th Five-year Development Plan

Since 1991, Turkey’s development plans have included environmental strategies. This development plan aims to enhance technology, emphasizing R&D and meeting environmental norms.  It also states that “necessary measures shall be taken for a reliable and sustainable meeting of the energy demand at a low cost,” making energy a priority for public funds. Industries are encouraged to use environmentally friendly procedures, technologies and materials. R&D for clean energy sources will be supported and Industrial Parks will be established. 

Date Implemented: 2000-2005

Status: Framework Policy

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Targets: Turkey plans to add 2000MW of wind generated power by 2005

References: UNDP, Energy and Environment, Pew, http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/dev%5Fmitigation%2Epdf http://ekutup.dpt.gov.tr/plan/viii/plan8i.pdf