ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN TURKEY

Abstract

In addition to the central government in order to solve environmental problems and bring about a more habitable environment in Turkey as a very important responsibility in local government. Indeed, it is seen that loaded the significant authority and responsibility for solving the need No. 2872 environmental law and regulations for the implementation of these law sand environmental issues, especially the municipalities in both the 5363 and 5216 laws of the material When the legislation. Local governments should develop an environmental policy that is compatible with social and environmental characteristics of thearea of responsibility and implement. However, it can be enabled municipalities to be financially and administratively autonomous and independent regulatory administration policies on environmental issues at the center as well as in other service are as depends on the compliance with the development.