Just Transition Strategy and Action Plan Published in Official Gazette

The circular published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the National Just Transition Strategy and Action Plan covering the 2027-2029 period. The circular states that climate change and the green and digital transformation are reshaping many areas of economic and social life, from production to employment and from skills to working conditions.

The circular stated that it is important to manage the effects of this transformation on working life in line with Türkiye's 2053 net zero emissions target and without leaving anyone behind. It was reported that the just transition approach, which entered legislation with the Climate Law No. 7552 dated 2 July 2025, requires the adaptation of workers and businesses to changing conditions, the acquisition of the needed skills, an increase in decent jobs and the strengthening of social protection.

The plan was prepared under the coordination of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and with the participation of stakeholders, in accordance with the Twelfth Development Plan (2024-2028) and the National Employment Strategy (2025-2028). The plan, which is built on thematic policies covering the axes of skills alignment, inclusive transformation, and social protection and societal resilience, as well as sectoral policies for priority sectors, will be published on the Ministry's website at www.csgb.gov.tr.

According to the circular, the Ministry will carry out the coordination, monitoring and evaluation work of the implementation with the participation of relevant public institutions and organisations and the social partners. The institutions and organisations designated as responsible in the Action Plan will report developments regarding the implementation to the Ministry in six-month periods. The circular called for "the duties and responsibilities within the scope of the National Just Transition Strategy and Action Plan to be fulfilled with sensitivity by the relevant institutions and organisations in line with the envisaged timetable."