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Turkey brings 2027-2029 fair transition plan into force
Turkey has brought its 2027-2029 National Fair Transition Strategy and Action Plan into force through a circular signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The plan addresses how climate change and green and digital shifts affect work and the economy.
Turkey’s fair transition approach is part of its effort to meet its 2053 net-zero emissions target without leaving people behind.
The plan aims to help workers and businesses adapt, build needed skills, increase decent work and strengthen social protection.
It also calls for attention to sectors, regions and groups affected in different ways, with social dialogue guiding the process.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will coordinate and review implementation with public bodies and social partners.
Responsible institutions must report progress every six months, and the ministry will publish the plan on its official website.
Turkey’s National Fair Transition Strategy and Action Plan for 2027-2029 was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force.
The plan was prepared under the coordination of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security with stakeholder participation.
It aims to manage the effects of climate change and green and digital transitions on work without leaving anyone behind.
The plan focuses on skills alignment, inclusive transition, social protection and societal resilience, alongside policies for priority sectors.
The ministry will coordinate, monitor and evaluate implementation, with responsible institutions reporting progress every six months.
- Who
- Turkey’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security will coordinate implementation; the plan was issued in a circular signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- What
- The National Fair Transition Strategy and Action Plan for 2027-2029 entered into force.
- When
- It was published on November 13, according to Sabah; Milliyet reported it on November 14.
- Where
- In Turkey, through publication in the Official Gazette.
- Why
- To manage the effects of climate change and green and digital transitions on working life in line with Turkey’s 2053 net-zero emissions target, without leaving anyone behind.
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The plan was prepared in line with Turkey’s Twelfth Development Plan.
The plan was also prepared in line with the National Employment Strategy.
Turkey’s National Fair Transition Strategy and Action Plan was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force.
- Plan period
- 2027-2029
- Coordinating body
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security
- Progress reports
- Every six months
- Net-zero target
- 2053
- Policy themes
- Skills alignment; inclusive transition; social protection and societal resilience
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What people are saying
The duties and responsibilities within the National Fair Transition Strategy and Action Plan should be fulfilled diligently by the relevant institutions and organizations according to the prescribed timetable, and all public institutions and organizations should provide carefully any support and assistance needed during implementation.