Green Diplomacy : A Regional Overview of Policies in the Black and Caspian Seas

Abstract

This study explores the regional dynamics of "Green Diplomacy" within the Black and Caspian Sea basins, emphasizing its role as a strategic tool for multilateral cooperation. Following the EU’s 2024 framework for an inclusive green transition, the paper analyzes how countries like Türkiye and Azerbaijan integrate environmental priorities into their foreign policies to address climate-related security risks. Key initiatives, such as Türkiye’s "Zero Waste" project and the development of the "Middle Corridor," are examined alongside emerging trends in renewable energy and rare earth element diplomacy. Ultimately, the research demonstrates that decarbonization and sustainable infrastructure are becoming central to regional stability, energy security, and post-conflict reconstruction efforts.

Keywords

• Green Diplomacy
• Energy Security
• Decarbonization
• Zero Waste
• Green Energy Corridor
• Disaster Resilience

Yeşil Diplomasi: Karadeniz ve Hazar Denizi'ndeki Politikaların Bölgesel Bir Genel Bakışı

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Karadeniz ve Hazar Denizi havzalarındaki bölgesel iş birliğini geliştirmeyi hedefleyen "Yeşil Diplomasi" (Green Diplomacy) kavramını ve bu doğrultudaki güncel politikaları analiz etmektedir. Avrupa Birliği'nin 2024 stratejileri ışığında tanımlanan yeşil dönüşüm; iklim krizi, biyolojik çeşitlilik kaybı ve çevre kirliliği gibi küresel güvenlik tehditlerine karşı çok taraflı bir yaklaşım sunmaktadır. Makalede, Türkiye’nin "Sıfır Atık" projesi ve yenilenebilir enerji yatırımları başta olmak üzere, bölge ülkelerinin dekarbonizasyon çabaları ve nadir toprak elementleri diplomasisi incelenmektedir. Sonuç olarak, enerji güvenliği ve çevresel sürdürülebilirliğin, çatışma sonrası yeniden yapılanma ve bölgesel istikrar için temel bir diplomatik araç haline geldiği savunulmaktadır.

Keywords

• Yeşil Diplomasi
• Enerji Güvenliği
• Dekarbonizasyon
• Sıfır Atık
• Yeşil Koridor
• Afet Dirençliliği

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