A/HRC/44/14/Add.1 1. The Republic of Turkey carefully examined the 321 recommendations made during its Third Universal Periodic Review held on 28 January 2020. Turkey noted 19 of these recommendations, stating that it rejected them on 30 January 2020, and made clear its position thereof in the report of the Working Group. Remaining 302 recommendations were diligently analyzed by all relevant public institutions. 2. Turkey has either supported or noted these recommendations. Some of the supported recommendations are already implemented by Turkey or in the process of implementation. 3. Other recommendations, on the other hand, were noted for different reasons. In some cases, a recommendation may address multiple issues, and Turkey could not support the whole recommendation. In other cases, issues subject to the recommendations are not currently on Turkey’s reform agenda and therefore additional measures are not planned for the time being. Moreover, some recommendations contained inaccurate information, assumptions or allegations regarding Turkish law or practice, and therefore are not accepted. Brief explanation on Turkey’s understanding of or position on certain recommendations is provided alongside the response to the respective recommendation. Response to recommendations 2 45.1. Supported. Subject to the decision of the authorities competent to ratify international agreements. 45.2. Supported. Already ratified. 45.3. Noted. 45.4. Noted. 45.5. Noted. 45.6. Supported. Already ratified. 45.7. Noted. 45.8. Noted. 45.9. Noted. 45.10. Supported. Already ratified. 45.11. Noted. 45.12. Noted. Turkey is already a party to 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons. The Convention was ratified on 1 July 2014. 45.13. Noted. 45.14. Noted. The guiding principles of the international climate regime are equity, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities. These principles are meaningful only if the historical responsibilities and development levels of the countries are taken into account. As a developing country, Turkey’s historical responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions is negligible (less than 1%). Thus, Turkey seeks a fair status under the UNFCCC. Therefore, Turkey is contributing to international efforts in tackling climate change predominantly with its own means. However, in line with its efforts and willingness in combating climate change, Turkey has signed the Paris Agreement on 22 April 2016. The evaluation of the ratification process of the Agreement is ongoing in accordance with Turkey’s above-mentioned position. 45.15. Noted. 45.16. Supported. 45.17. Supported. 45.18. Noted.