Dursun Baş works as a coordinator at the Istanbul Policy Center (IPC), a pivotal institution developing analytical climate policy assessments in Turkey. Within IPC, Dursun Baş leads significant initiatives, including the “Decarbonization of the Turkish Steel Sector Project” (2022-present) and the “Promoting the Just Transition in Turkey Project” (2023-present). Educated in Biological Sciences and Environmental Engineering at METU, Dursun furthered his studies with a master’s degree in Earth System Sciences. His expertise in technical consultancy and project management has been refined through roles at the Regional Environmental Center (REC) and the Nature Conservation Center (DKM). His scope of work spans international and national environmental management, nature conservation, and climate policy. He has significantly contributed to numerous publications and reports addressing the European Union (EU) Environmental and Climate Acquis.