Looking at the sectoral distribution of greenhouse gas emissions in Turkey over the years, the increase in total emissions is mainly observed in energy production and consumption. In 2019, the largest share of CO₂ equivalents in total GHG emissions at 72%, followed by agriculture at 13.4%, industrial processes and product use at 11.2%, and the waste sector at 3.4%.Emissions from the energy sector increased by 161% in 2019 compared to 1990 and decreased by 2.3% compared to the previous year, and were calculated at 364.4 Mt CO₂ eq. Emissions from industrial processes and product use increased by 147.1% compared to 1990 and decreased by 14.3% compared to the previous year and were calculated at 56.4 million t CO₂ eq. Emissions from the agricultural sector were calculated at 68 million t CO₂ eq in 2019, up 47.7% from 1990 and 4.1% from the previous year. Waste emissions, on the other hand, increased by 55.7% compared to 1990 and decreased by 5% compared to the previous year, and were calculated at 17.2 million t CO2 eq ^[19].

“Combustion of fuels and fugitive emissions from fuels (excluding transport)” accounted for 53% of EU-28 GHG emissions in 2018. Transport (including international aviation) was the second most important resource sector, with 25% in 2018. GHG emissions from agriculture contribute 10%, industrial production and product use 9%, and waste management 3% of total EU-28 GHG emissions ^[20].

GRAPH 13- TOTAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION DISTRIBUTION BY SECTORS OVER THE YEARS

Source: TURKSTAT, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statistics,1990-2019

TABLE 6- TOTAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION DISTRIBUTION BY SECTORS OVER THE YEARS

                                                                                                                            (million tons of CO2 equivalent)

Source: TURKSTAT, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statistics,1990- 2019

Notes: (1) Data for 1990-2019 have been revised in the table.

(2) Emissions and sinks from forestry and other land use are not included.