author | Insight Turkey https://www.insightturkey.com/ author EN authorIn the 21st century, balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability has become a major challenge for nations, as transboundary issues require stronger multilateral governance. The OTS, covering a strategically important region from Anatolia to Turkestan, has significant potential to address shared environmental problems through collective regional actions. In line with the environmental sustainability and green transition goals of the OTS 2040 Vision Document, this study suggests creating a dedicated environmental agency. Using a qualitative research approach the study reviews member countries’ environmental conditions, assesses the sustainability goals of the 2040 Vision, and examines the design and roles of the proposed agency. Modeled after the European Environment Agency but adapted to OTS’ specific needs, the agency would serve as a non-regulatory platform for sharing knowledge, coordinating policies, and building capacity. Its governance structure includes a member-state governing board, an executive technical team, a scientific advisory group, and a national focal-point network. The results indicate that such an agency could enhance the Turkic world’s participation in global environmental governance, improve environmental diplomacy, and foster cooperation on the green economy among member states.https://www.insightturkey.com/author/mehmet-yuce/toward-an-environmental-agency-model-for-the-organization-of-turkic-stateshttps://www.insightturkey.com/author/mehmet-yuce/toward-an-environmental-agency-model-for-the-organization-of-turkic-statesTue, 31 Mar 2026 17:19:00 GMT