GREEN ECONOMY AS A NEW VECTOR OF COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKIYE AND CENTRAL ASIA: POTENTIAL AND PROSPECTS

Abdusattorova Ezozabonu Abduaziz kizi

Authors

Abdusattorova Ezozabonu Abduaziz kizi MA in International Relations, UWED

Keywords:

Green economy, Republic of Turkiye, Central Asia, SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), green technologies, energy cooperation, climate policy.

Abstract

In the context of the growing climate agenda and the global transition toward sustainable development models, the green economy has become a key direction of international cooperation. This article analyzes the potential and prospects for developing the green economy as a new vector of interaction between the Republic of Turkiye and the Central Asian countries. It explores their institutional, economic, and technological capacities for establishing sustainable partnerships in renewable energy, environmentally friendly technologies, agriculture, and investment. Special attention is given to Ankara’s policy within the framework of the “Yeşil Mutabakat Eylem Plan” (Green Transformation) and the efforts of Central Asian countries to diversify their economies and reduce their carbon footprint. Based on current initiatives, intergovernmental agreements, and strategic programs, the study identifies the main factors that promote and hinder the integration of the green economy.

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