An Assessment of the European Union’s Eco-City Approach and Its Applicability to Turkish Cities
Cities not only contribute to contemporary environmental, economic, and social challenges but also play an active role in developing solutions to these issues. In the European Union, one of the regions with the highest urbanization rates in the world, the effects of these challenges have become more...
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| Language: | English |
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Artvin Coruh University
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://dacd.artvin.edu.tr/tr/download/article-file/4584099 |
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| Summary: | Cities not only contribute to contemporary environmental, economic, and social challenges but also play an active role in developing solutions to these issues. In the European Union, one of the regions with the highest urbanization rates in the world, the effects of these challenges have become more pronounced. As a result of the policies set by the Union, ambitious transformation processes are primarily taking place in European cities. Although sustainable development and environmental protection have been at the core of urbanization policies since the Maastricht Treaty of 1992, the European Green Deal, announced in 2019, has brought about a fundamental transformation in these policies. In line with its objectives of combating climate change and achieving sustainable development, the European Union has restructured its urbanization policies and prioritized the Eco-city approach as part of its ambition to become the first climate-neutral continent. This study examines the European Union's urbanization policies, Eco-city practices, and their role within the European Green Deal while also assessing the applicability of the Eco-city model in the Turkish context and presenting future-oriented recommendations. The study demonstrates that the Eco-city approach makes significant contributions to sustainable development and climate-resilient urbanization. Considering Turkey's trade relations with the European Union, its Green Deal harmonization process, and its European Union candidacy, shaping urbanization policies in line with the Eco-city approach will support both Turkey’s adaptation to the Green Deal and its achievement of net-zero emissions and green development targets. |
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| ISSN: | 2528-9640 |