Author: Mehmet Emin Birpinar

Climate change is a major problem, even if it is not always recognized as such. Türkiye’s position shows that the adverse effects of climate change are increasing both in number and severity. In my previous article published in Daily Sabah, I discussed the increasingly worsening climate crisis, its impacts beyond global warming, Türkiye’s situation regarding climate change, and the threats it poses to agricultural production. In this article, I will examine how Türkiye should respond to the agricultural crisis and the decline in yields. Utilizing technology One of the most important steps to properly utilize public resources is to adapt…

This year, numerous disasters have occurred worldwide due to sudden temperature fluctuations. In Türkiye, unusually warm temperatures, exceeding seasonal norms from February to April, caused plants to bloom prematurely. Then, the subsequent sharp drop in temperatures negatively impacted 16 types of agricultural products across 34 provinces. Following these events, the General Directorate of Meteorology released updated drought maps, highlighting the widespread risk of drought across the country. The increasing frequency and intensity of such meteorological disasters have drawn greater attention to the growing impact of climate change. Climate change stands out as one of the most serious global problems of…