Actual Evaluation of Agricultural Aspect of Paris Agreement through Regenerative and Organic Practices in Türkiye

Summary

Recently, climate change effects become more apparent and hazardous in world scale. Some measures are taken to offer new possibilities in European Green Deal and Paris Agreement to enable climate mitigation. As a candidate country and a key partner for the EU Türkiye signed Paris Agreement. Apart from its pledges in various topics this signature can be translated as a commitment for a transformative movement in agricultural practices. It is widely known that agricultural practices which are direct consequences of climatic conditions are one of the negative impact sources for climate change and cause considerable amount of GHGs. Therefore, Türkiye focuses on reducing GHG emissions and enhancing its capacity of adaptability to climate change within the context of agreement targets as other country parties. According to EU 2021 Report within the framework of EU alignment Türkiye has made some solid progress in Organic farming. In this respect, in addition to organic farming practices a more comprehensive ecosystem-based regenerative farming which is predicted to contribute in an integrative way to correspond an urgency in reduction of GHG emissions. Regenerative practices improve natural sources of a farm that include cover crops, rotation no till, etc. This approach can enhance nutrient levels of soil and also help sequester carbon. Thus, regenerative practices can be considered as a way to boost achieving net zero carbon emission target of Türkiye. In this regard, up-scaling trainings of farmers and young professionals also dissemination activities, the stuff to be harmonized with the regenerative practices may facilitate a smooth green transition.