Dear Members,
With the publication of the National Water Plan of Türkiye (2026–2035) in the Official Gazette dated 14 March 2026, a national strategic framework has been established for the sustainable management of Türkiye’s water resources over the next decade.
The Plan aims to strengthen water security, enhance adaptation to the impacts of climate change on water resources, and ensure that water is managed in a balanced manner to meet the needs of agriculture, industry, energy, and ecosystems.
Within the scope of the Plan, which consists of:
- 8 main objectives,
- 31 strategies, and
- 141 actions,
key priorities include improving water efficiency, protecting water resources, managing drought and flood risks, and strengthening water infrastructure.
Particularly from an industrial perspective:
- Improving water efficiency,
- Expanding water recovery and reuse practices, and
- Enhancing the use of data and technology in water management
are among the key policy areas of the Plan.
5-Point Summary of the Plan
1. A 10-year national roadmap
The Plan sets out the strategic framework defining Türkiye’s water management policies for the 2026–2035 period.
2. A multi-stakeholder preparation process
The Plan was developed with input from public institutions, academia, local authorities, and civil society organizations.
3. 8 objectives – 31 strategies – 141 actions
Actions are structured across short-term (2025–2028), medium-term (2028–2031), and long-term (2031–2035) periods.
4. Key policy areas
- Improving water efficiency
- Reducing water losses and leakages
- Managing drought and flood risks
- Strengthening water infrastructure
- Data- and technology-driven water management
5. Key focus areas for industry
- Water efficiency practices
- Water recovery and reuse
- Wastewater management
- Sustainable water management policies
You may access the National Water Plan document here. You may also access further details and our Executive Summary here.
Kind regards,
TKSD