The Long-Term Climate Strategy.

The Long-Term Climate Strategy establishes a vision for combating climate change across all dimensions of development in line with the 2053 net-zero emission target. The timeframe of the Strategy covers the period from 2024 to 2053. The purpose is to to reach a peak in greenhouse gas emissions by 2038 at the latest, after which emissions will gradually decline, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2053.
The strategy addresses the SDGs and the fight against climate change with a comprehensive approach. Decisive steps will be taken in areas such as the sustainable management of natural resources, energy transformation, green infrastructure, and investments in the circular economy, as well as in the domestic production of environmental protection and green technologies, to achieve the net-zero emissions target by 2053 without compromising development priorities. Within this framework, additional investments will be allocated in sectors such as energy, buildings, services, industry, transportation, agriculture, and forestry.
The Strategy establishes a comprehensive roadmap for climate change mitigation and adaptation. It lays down targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector through investments in renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, nuclear technologies, green hydrogen, and energy storage. The share of electricity generation from renewable energy sources will be increased. Low-Carbon Solutions, including increasing the use of transition fuels and nuclear energy, will be developed. Flexibility technologies will be developed and expanded to enhance the security and quality of the energy storage systems. The transition to a digitalized energy system will be achieved to enhance supply security and system efficiency. Efficiency in energy systems will be enhanced at every stage, from generation to transmission, distribution, and consumption, with the electricity grid forming the backbone of low-carbon energy systems. Renewable energy resources will be promoted to reduce energy demand for the electricity sector to achieve the 2053 net zero emission target. Greenhouse gas emissions will be significantly reduced while maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of the industrial sector in line with the long-term strategy. Control measures will be strengthened to reduce ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced in the transportation sector by increasing efficiency, promoting the use of sustainable/clean energy sources, and establishing transportation emissions database. A circular economy model will be adopted to increase waste recovery, reuse, and recycling. Measures will be taken to reduce the amount of organic, biodegradable waste that leads to methane formation in landfills which will directly reduce methane emissions. The rates of high-quality recycling and recovery of waste will be increased. Wastewater management infrastructure will be improved with innovative technologies. Stakeholder education and societal transformation will be provided for transition to a circular economy. Incentive and favorable financing mechanisms will be developed to support the waste sector’s alignment with climate change mitigation targets and circular economy principles. The use of waste as raw material/resource in production will be increased.
Measures will be taken for protecting cultivated agricultural lands, preventing its conversion to non-agricultural use, fragmentation, degradation, and misuse. The consolidation of all fragmented lands will be completed by 2053. Activities will also be carried out for the protection, improvement, management, and monitoring of pasture, meadow, grassland, and shrub areas. Soil health will be improved by increasing organic matter, and the soil's capacity to retain water and carbon will be strengthened. Support for climate-smart agriculture, conservation agriculture, or ecosystem-based agricultural practices will be increased. Agroforestry practices, direct seeding, mulching (organic material and living mulch), and green manure applications will be supported. The use of pesticides and antimicrobials will be reduced, and the use of alternative products will be promoted. Food loss and waste will be reduced and residue management will be improved in agricultural production. Education and awareness activities will be increased for all stakeholders in the agriculture sector to enhance the knowledge and skills of farmers and ensure their utilization of technological opportunities in the transition to low-carbon production. Women will be given priority in the training sessions on the effects of climate change.
Proactive restoration and conservation strategy will be implemented in the LULUCF sector to enhance the quality and quantity of forests, develop and promote ecosystem-based functional planning, and increase the resilience of forests on a national scale while reducing human pressure. Circular economy components will be developed and implemented to reduce pressure on forests. The need for raw materials obtained from forests will be reduced by increasing efficiency and strengthening circularity through R&D and innovation investments. Water resources management will be strengthened by improving basin-based management, strengthening disaster risk management, enhancing the Water Information System, managing and protecting water quality and quantity, and developing innovative approaches to water efficiency. Agricultural production planning will be aligned with water availability to promote the efficient use of water resources in agriculture and increase irrigation efficiency.
This Strategy addresses threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services, such as habitat fragmentation and alteration, pollution, and overexploitation. It lays down targets for ensuring the sustainable management of ecosystems, increasing the area of marine and terrestrial protected lands, expanding carbon sink areas, and restoring ecosystems. Evidence-based scientific research will be prioritized to facilitate the health sector's adaptation to climate change. All adaptation policies will be incorporated into the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) process to reduce the health impacts of climate change. To effectively combat climate change, participatory processes will be established to develop more effective and sustainable solutions at the local level, taking into account the needs and opinions of local communities. Social protection systems will be restructured to adapt to climate change and meet the needs of vulnerable groups. Early warning and forecasting systems will be developed using innovative technologies, ensuring that these systems comply with international standards. Local governments will be supported in establishing early warning and forecasting systems. The necessary infrastructure will be established to ensure the effective use of carbon pricing tools. The free allocations foreseen in the ETS will be gradually phased out in a manner consistent with the 2053 net zero emission target.