Türkiye Unveils National Cooling Action Plan with 2050 Demand and Emission Projections

Türkiye has adopted its first National Cooling Action Plan (NCAP), a framework for transitioning to sustainable cooling that projects demand and emission scenarios through 2050.

On 23 July 2026, the Directorate of Climate Change within the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change officially unveiled the NCAP [1]. The document was developed through a three-year collaborative process led by the Directorate and supported by the Cool Up programme.

The plan addresses Türkiye's policy framework for transitioning to sustainable cooling, projected cooling demand and emission scenarios through 2050, and priority steps for implementing the Action Plan. The launch event brought together representatives from public institutions, international organisations, the private sector, and academia.

As a leading manufacturer of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, Türkiye exports USD 310 million worth of air-conditioning equipment to the EU market each year [2]. The transition toward sustainable, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient cooling systems carries environmental, policy, and market implications that extend beyond the domestic market.

During the event, the following roles of sustainable cooling were highlighted:

• Protecting people's health during heatwaves
• Safeguarding food and medicine supply chains
• Improving energy efficiency
• Reducing pressure on electricity grids
• Supporting economic competitiveness

Delivering the NCAP's objectives will require continued collaboration, investment, and action across sectors.

Sources

[1] https://www.coolupprogramme.org/knowledge-base/events/directorate-of-climate-change-officially-launched-turkiyes-first-national-cooling-action-plan/

[2] https://undpturkiye.exposure.co/sustainable-cooling-in-tuerkiye