Mine disasters in the past years, Türkiye’s energy policies and coal addiction again questioning, while the Society of Justice (MAD), Ermenek’teki mine disaster in the region after the results of the field research shared with the public. The report, which was published in the 11th anniversary of the Ermenek disaster, where 18 workers lost their lives in 2014, reveals the urgency of the “fair transition” mechanisms in the coal economy -dependent regions.
ERMENEK The symbol of unplanned exit
MAD’s two -year work emphasizes that Ermenek has become an example of “unplanned transition” with the collapse of the coal economy after a mine disaster. The team, which makes depth negotiations with the workers in the region, offers striking data on how to transform the employment in the coal sector, how to create alternative livelihoods and how to ensure social justice in the energy transformation process. Pointing out that Türkiye’s 2053 net zero emission target should be shaped by coal strategies, Mad, especially domestic coal is now behind wind and solar energy, but this transition should be done without ignoring the workers and local economies.
Ermenekler may increase!
The concept of “fair transition” includes the direction of the directing of employees in carbon -dense sectors to new employment areas, the preparation of the regions for economic diversification and the commissioning of social support mechanisms. MAD’s report emphasizes that the government, local governments and civil society should act together to prevent the traumatic transformation in Ermenek from being repeated in similar regions. The Association underlines that the closure of coal mines is not only a “energy policy” but also a “social policy” issue.
They had to migrate
Is it possible to open a fair transition from coal in Türkiye? The workers had to emigrate to find new jobs, but this process was limited to their fellow countrymen. Those who have insufficient economic power could not migrate, and those who have encountered violations of rights brought by unionized work in the new sectors. “
They turn to heavy jobs
“The collapse of the coal economy is not sustainable due to the lack of supports such as nursery and service, although women increase women’s participation in the registered labor force.Due to the ‘heavy work’ experience they have acquired in mining, the new sectors are turning to similar jobs. However, advancing age and health problems make it difficult for them to hold on to these works.
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