Turkey’s 2021 wildfires were a warning. Some lessons were noted, others not Article Across the Mediterranean region, rising temperatures and shifting rain patterns are exacerbating wildfire risks. The 2021 blazes represent a warning for Turkey, which was unequipped and understaffed to quickly bring the fires under control. By Gonca Tokyol
Young climate activists feel deterred by financial and legal pressures in Turkey Article Yet a closer look at these images shows few young faces among the protestors. The same is true for other recent acts of environmental activism in Turkey. By Anna Montraveta Riu , Carlos Ortega Sánchez and Burcu Dolanbay
The Uyghur issue in Turkey-China relations Article China is pleased with the AKP’s recent efforts to keep the Uyghur issue low profile compared to before, it still does not see Turkey as a reliable partner. By Nilgün Eliküçük Yıldırım
Between two worlds: China Turkey relations Dossier Where does Turkey position itself amidst the geopolitical rivalry between China and the US? What are the implications of Turkey's ties with China for its global positioning between Western and Eastern powers? Our expert contributors from Turkey provide insightful analyses of the China-Turkey partnership's driving factors, limitations, and prospects.
Marmara Sea restoration efforts are underway. They may not prevent a new sea snot outbreak Article Experts say minimizing the flow of new organic materials into the sea – like phosphorus and nitrogen which constitute fertilizer for phytoplankton and algae – is the most important factor in preventing future outbreaks. By Miriane Demers-Lemay and Nicole Graaf
Turkey banned a hazardous pesticide in 2020. It’s still showing up in food Article Farmers, officials and food safety experts said the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos is still used in Turkey due to weak regulations and lackluster enforcement, threatening the public health. By Diego Cupolo and Sema Beşevli
