Turkey's Green Economic Transformation: Lessons from Qatar's Energy Transition

Authors

  • Jing Luo School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute, Florence, Italy Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70267/akpm9j47

Keywords:

Turkey, Qatar, Energy Transition

Abstract

As global climate change intensifies, nations are increasingly seeking green economic transformations to achieve sustainable development. Turkey, as an emerging economy, faces unique opportunities and challenges in this process. This paper explores Turkey's achievements and issues in promoting a green economy through international cooperation and domestic policy coordination, drawing lessons from Qatar's energy transition to provide valuable insights for Turkey.

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2024-08-31

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Luo, J. (2024). Turkey’s Green Economic Transformation: Lessons from Qatar’s Energy Transition. Environment, Social and Governance, 1(1), 28-33. https://doi.org/10.70267/akpm9j47