News about Türkiye
Turkey unveils national water plan to address growing water scarcity concerns
Turkey has announced a new long-term strategy to address the growing water scarcity, introducing a National Water Plan covering 2026 to 2035.
WEG supplies hydrogenerators for operation in a new hydroelectric power plant in Türkiye
Equipment produced at the Hosur factory will be applied in Francis turbines and will operate synchronized to the grid to reinforce renewable generation.
Lantania launches operations in Italy and Turkey with €108 million in water and energy projects
Lantania is expanding its international presence with projects worth a total of €108 million in Italy and Turkey.
World Bank approves $819M for Türkiye to modernize irrigation and boost water efficiency
The World Bank Board has approved $819 million in financing to increase food production, enhance water efficiency for more than 550,000 people in Türkiye.
EBRD €110 loan to improve water services in earthquake-affected Gaziantep, Türkiye
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to €110 million to Türkiye, through the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
World Bank approves $600 million for Türkiye to build resilience against floods and drought
The World Bank Board approved $600 million in financing to support Türkiye’s efforts to protect people and strengthen resilience against floods and drought, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change.
Advancing flood forecasting and management: Insights from Türkiye’s national initiative
Today, Tuesday, April 30th, Autodesk Water and Smart Water Magazine joined forces to present a new online event as part of a webinar series aimed at empowering water professionals worldwide.
Join Autodesk Water for a new webinar on flood prediction and early warning
The Autodesk Water Webinar Series by Smart Water Magazine explores the most relevant and cutting-edge topics in water management. You may now watch the webinar recording to discover Türkiye's approach to flood prediction and early warning, offering valuable strategies for enhancing flood resilience.
Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration selects HPE GreenLake to deliver essential services
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Pietro Moro named as the new head for Xylem Middle East & Turkey
Xylem has announced the appointment of Pietro Moro as the new Managing Director for the Middle East and Türkiye.
Veolia Water Technologies reduces the carbon and water footprint of Pınar Süt at Izmir Plant
Veolia’s patented solutions for wastewater treatment and biogas production are now in service at Pınar Süt’s factory in İzmir, Turkey, allowing the company to meet new discharge legislation and achieve its environmental commitments, reducing carbon emissions by 17% and generating substantial savings on natural gas.
World Bank: Climate action could provide nearly $150 billion in savings for Turkey by 2040
Türkiye stands to reap $146 billion in savings over 20 years if it takes effective and appropriate actions to boost resilience and adaptation against the impact of climate change and to mitigate economy-wide emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, says a pioneering World Bank report.
Pollution threatens water quality in Istanbul’s creeks
The Ayamama Creek, in Turkey’s largest city Istanbul, has reportedly turned a black and blue colour as a result of heavy water pollution, informs the Daily Sabah.
NX Filtration wins project for wastewater reuse at Cross Textiles
Cross Textiles, a denim & lifestyle brand and producer with customers such as Jack & Jones, H&M, Inditex, Ralph Lauren and Mango, selected NX Filtration for the delivery of its direct nanofiltration (dNF) membranes for wastewater treatment and reuse at its production facilities in Çorlu, Turkey.
Turkey’s second largest lake, Lake Tuz, dries up
Lake Tuz, the second largest in Turkey and one of the largest hypersaline lakes in the world, has dried up due to climate change-linked drought and groundwater overdraft for irrigation purposes, explains an AP article.
Xylem expands footprint in Turkey with acquisition of Anadolu Flygt
Xylem has completed acquisition of Anadolu Flygt, Turkey’s market leader in the supply, installation and after-sales service for pump and water treatment systems.
An ambitious project to improve water and sanitation infrastructures in cities in southern Turkey
Funded by the European Union (EU) and supported by Agence Française de Développement and the World Bank, this project aims to assist the municipalities of southern Turkey in the renovation of their water and sanitation systems and their management of solid waste.
World Bank gives Turkey $135 m to improve climate resilience and livelihoods in rural river basins
The World Bank today approved $135 million for a project in Turkey to protect 90,000 poor and vulnerable people, half of whom are women, against natural and climate-induced hazards and increase their livelihood opportunities.
Istanbul on the verge of running out of water
Lack of rainfall across Turkey leads to the most acute drought in a decade.
Drought and poor water management dry up Turkey’s Lake Meke
Lake Meke, in Turkey, is drying up after years of little rainfall and groundwater overdraft for irrigation purposes.