The Green Transformation of Organised Industrial Zones in the Context of Sustainable Development Policies and the European Green Deal: The Case of Çanakkale
Chapter from the book: Turan, V. (ed.) 2025. Sustainable City, Environment and Local Government Policies and Practices.

Hale Girşen
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Şermin Atak Çobanoğlu
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Synopsis

Following the Industrial Revolution, rapidly increasing production activities led to the unconscious and inefficient consumption of natural resources, causing deepening environmental damage. This process disrupted the natural balance of the ecosystem and became a global problem threatening the lives of all living beings. The principle of Sustainable Development, which was developed as a solution to these negative consequences, emphasizes that economic growth must progress in harmony with environmental and social dimensions. Green transformation, one of the prominent approaches in this context, refers to the transition to a new production model based on the conservation of natural resources and increased energy efficiency, as well as reduction in environmental pollution. Green transformation is also defined as a comprehensive transformation process that aims to sustain economic growth while ensuring the sustainable use of natural capital, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting the economic cycle. In this regard, green transformation has gained even greater importance on a global scale with the European Green Deal announced by the European Union in 2019. Among the regulations introduced by the European Green Deal, the carbon border tax, incentives for clean energy, and sustainable production conditions stand out. Turkey is in the process of full membership in the European Union whose members maintain intensive trade relations with Turkey, which necessitate mutually compatible policies with the regulations conceived by the European Green Deal. In this context, the restructuring of Organised Industrial Zones, which are the driving force of Turkish industry, in line with changing international conditions is of critical importance in terms of both maintaining economic competitiveness and meeting sustainable development goals. As part of this effort, Turkey’s Green Industry Project is driving the transition toward environmentally sustainable production in the country's Organised Industrial Zones. Out of the 416 Organised Industrial Zones in Turkey, 27 have qualified for the “Green Organised Industrial Zone Certificate”. In Çanakkale, one of Turkey's medium-sized cities, there are three Organised Industrial Zones in operation. Although Çanakkale lacks a certified Green Organised Industrial Zone, the Ezine Food Specialised Organised Industrial Zone has identified green transformation as a key strategic aim.

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Girşen, H. & Atak Çobanoğlu, Ş. (2025). The Green Transformation of Organised Industrial Zones in the Context of Sustainable Development Policies and the European Green Deal: The Case of Çanakkale. In: Turan, V. (ed.), Sustainable City, Environment and Local Government Policies and Practices. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub1105.c4427

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December 30, 2025

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