Karbon Ayak İzi ve İklim Değişikliği Çalışmalarının Küresel Akademik Perspektifi

Öz

Sanayi Devrimi'nden bu yana, doğal iklim değişikliklerine ek olarak insan faaliyetleri iklim sistemini önemli ölçüde etkilemiştir. Düşük karbonlu ekonomiye geçiş, küresel ısınma ve iklim değişikliğiyle mücadelede küresel öncelik haline gelmiş; CO₂’nin etkisi nedeniyle karbon ayak izi kavramı da araştırmaların odak noktası olmuştur. Bu çalışma, 2011-2025 yılları arasında Scopus ve Web of Science (WOS) veri tabanlarında yayınlanan makalelerin bibliyometrik analizini sunarak akademik eğilimleri değerlendirmektedir. Ocak 2025’te yapılan aramada Scopus’ta 9.335, WOS’ta 6.642 makale tespit edilmiş; bunlardan 111’i detaylı inceleme için seçilmiştir. Bulgular, yayınların sayıca artmakla kalmayıp içerik açısından da derinleştiğini göstermektedir. Analiz, literatürdeki gelişmeleri haritalayarak bilgi boşluklarını ve yeterince çalışılmamış alanları ortaya koymaktadır. Veriler, karbon ayak izi çalışmalarının ağırlıklı olarak çevre mühendisliği ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma alanlarında yoğunlaştığını, sosyal bilimlerde ise eksik kaldığını göstermektedir. Yayınların çoğu ABD, Çin ve Almanya kaynaklı olup, gelişmekte olan ülkelerde araştırma kapasitesinin güçlendirilmesi gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. “Sürdürülebilirlik”, “yenilenebilir enerji” ve “sera gazı emisyonu” en sık kullanılan anahtar kelimeler olarak öne çıkmakta; artan atıf oranları alandaki akademik çalışmaların derinleştiğini göstermektedir. Çalışma, iklim kriziyle mücadelede bilimsel bilgi ve araştırma odaklarını anlamada stratejik bir temel sunmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• İklim Değişikliği
• Karbon Ayak İzi
• Bibliyometrik Analiz

Destekleyen Kurum

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Proje Numarası

No project support

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma için etik kurul onayı gerekmemektedir.

Teşekkür

Değerli yorum ve önerileri için hakemlere teşekkür ederim.

Global Academic Perspective on Carbon Footprint and Climate Change Studies

Öz

Since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have significantly impacted the climate system, alongside natural climate variability. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy has become a global priority, and the concept of carbon footprint has gained prominence due to the critical role of CO₂ emissions. This study analyzes scientific trends in climate change and carbon footprint research by examining publications from 2011 to 2025 in the Scopus and Web of Science (WOS) databases. A total of 9,335 articles in Scopus and 6,642 in WOS were initially identified, from which 111 publications were selected for detailed analysis. Findings indicate a notable increase in both the quantity and depth of research in this field. Bibliometric analysis highlights that studies are mainly concentrated in environmental engineering and sustainable development, while social sciences remain underrepresented. The majority of publications originate from the USA, China, and Germany, pointing to the need for capacity-building in developing countries. Frequently used keywords include ‘‘sustainability,’’ ‘‘renewable energy,’’ and ‘‘greenhouse gas emissions,’’ suggesting these topics will remain central in future research. The study also identifies knowledge gaps and understudied areas, providing quantitative insight into the development and focus of academic studies. Overall, this research offers a strategic perspective for guiding future investigations and understanding global trends in efforts to mitigate climate change and promote sustainability.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Climate Change
• Carbon Footprint
• Bibliometric Analysis

Destekleyen Kurum

There is no supporting institution for this study.

Proje Numarası

No project support

Etik Beyan

This study does not require ethics committee approval.

Teşekkür

I would like to thank the reviewers for their valuable comments and suggestions.

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