Türkiye on The Path to Sustaınable Development: Relationship Between Urbanization, Renewable Energy and Environmental Quality

Abstract

Environmental sustainability is a crucial issue in today's world, requiring an understanding of the delicate balance between urbanization, energy consumption, and economic growth. In this context, the study analyzes the impact of urbanization, renewable energy consumption, and economic growth on environmental quality in Türkiye, using data from the 1965-2021 period. The ARDL bounds testing approach is employed to examine long-term relationships. The findings reveal that urbanization exacerbates environmental degradation, while renewable energy consumption significantly reduces carbon emissions. Investments in renewable energy and environmentally friendly development strategies are shown to be critical for achieving environmental sustainability. Türkiye stands out with its renewable energy projects and sustainable urbanization policies. Initiatives such as solar and wind energy projects support economic growth while mitigating environmental degradation. These efforts play a strategic role in aligning the country with international climate targets. This study contributes to the literature by addressing the relationships between sustainable development and environmental quality in the Turkish context and provides guiding recommendations for policymakers.

Keywords

• Urbanization
• Renewable Energy Consumption
• ARDL
• Environmental Quality

Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Yolunda Türkiye: Kentleşme, Yenilenebilir Enerji ve Çevresel Kalite İlişkisi

Abstract

Çevresel sürdürülebilirlik, günümüz dünyasında kentleşme, enerji tüketimi ve ekonomik büyüme arasındaki hassas dengeleri anlamayı gerektiren önemli bir konudur. Bu bağlamda, 1965-2021 dönemine ait verilerle Türkiye’de kentleşme, yenilenebilir enerji tüketimi ve ekonomik büyümenin çevresel kalite üzerindeki etkileri analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada, ARDL sınır testi yöntemi kullanılarak uzun dönemli ilişkiler değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, kentleşmenin çevresel bozulmayı artırdığını, yenilenebilir enerji tüketiminin karbon salımını azalttığını ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle yenilenebilir enerji yatırımları ve çevre dostu kalkınma stratejilerinin, çevresel sürdürülebilirlik açısından kritik öneme sahip olduğu görülmüştür. Türkiye, yenilenebilir enerji alanındaki projeleri ve sürdürülebilir kentleşme politikalarıyla dikkat çekmektedir. Güneş ve rüzgar enerjisi gibi projeler, hem ekonomik kalkınmayı desteklemekte hem de çevresel bozulmayı azaltmaktadır. Bu çabalar, ülkenin uluslararası iklim hedeflerine uyum sağlamasında stratejik bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, Türkiye bağlamında sürdürülebilir kalkınma ve çevresel kalite arasındaki ilişkileri ele alarak literatüre önemli bir katkı sunmakta ve politika yapıcılara yol gösterici önerilerde bulunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Kentleşme
• Yenilenebilir Enerji Tüketimi
• ARDL
• Çevresel Kalite

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