Environmental Law

Environmental law is a branch of law that covers legal norms designed to protect nature, sustainably use natural resources, and prevent environmental damage. Today, issues such as environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and climate change are of great importance in Turkey as well as all over the world. Environmental law aims to protect the environment and promote sustainable development by determining the environmental responsibilities of individuals, institutions, and the state.

Environmental law in Turkey has comprehensive regulations in areas such as prevention of environmental pollution, environmental protection obligation, health of ecosystems, protection of biodiversity, waste management, protection of water resources and reduction of air pollution. The most basic tools of environmental law include environmental impact assessments, environmental compensation cases and administrative sanctions related to environmental pollution. In this legal area, local governments and the private sector, as well as the state, have responsibilities.

Basic Topics Covered in Environmental Law:

1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which is carried out to determine the environmental impacts of new projects, is an important step in preventing negative impacts on nature. This assessment covers a wide range from large-scale construction projects to industrial facilities.
2. Environmental Pollution and Penalties: – Air, water, soil and sea pollution is one of the most important problems within the scope of environmental law. Administrative penalties and sanctions determined for activities that cause environmental pollution are the most important tools of environmental law.
3. Waste Management and Recycling: – Proper management of waste, regulation of recycling processes and implementation of environmentally friendly solutions are critical areas of environmental law. It is necessary to collect, transport and dispose of waste without harming the environment.
4. Protection of Natural Resources: – Protection of natural resources such as forests, water resources, seas, biodiversity is one of the main objectives of environmental law. Regulations made in this area are an important step for the sustainable use of resources.
5. Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases: – Global warming and climate change are one of the biggest threats to environmental law. Legal regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact reduction measures are the basic legal regulations in this area.
6. Environmental Permits and Licenses: – In order not to harm the environment, activities that may have an environmental impact must be subject to certain permits and licenses. The granting and monitoring of these permits is an important part of environmental law.
7. Environmental Compensation and Legal Liability: – Compensation for damage to the environment and determining liability are important issues in environmental law. Compensation lawsuits can be filed against those who cause environmental pollution.

As Aykut Law Firm, the services we offer within the scope of Environmental Law:

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process: Professional consultancy in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for large projects and the application process to the relevant institutions.
• Environmental Pollution and Sanctions: Legal solutions to situations that cause environmental pollution, monitoring administrative penalties related to environmental pollution and filing lawsuits.
• Waste Management and Recycling: Legal consultancy in waste management and recycling processes. Applications to institutions and organizations regarding waste management and environmental regulations.
• Protection of Natural Resources: Legal measures to protect natural resources and regulations to ensure the sustainable use of these resources.
• Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Consultancy on legal regulations to combat climate change and shaping projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with legal support.
• Environmental Permit and License Applications: Professional consultancy on environmental permit and license applications, monitoring of environmental impacts and management of these processes.
• Environmental Compensation Cases: Legal support in the process of claiming compensation for environmental damage and filing a lawsuit against those responsible.

As Aykut Law Firm, we provide comprehensive services to our clients in the field of environmental law. We offer professional solutions to fulfill environmental responsibilities, environmental protection obligations and protect natural resources.