US EditionAustralia will not veto Turkey's COP31 summit bid, Albanese says
Turkey will host COP31 in Antalya while Australia leads negotiations, resolving a diplomatic impasse and involving nearly 200 countries in climate talks next year.
- Turkey will host the 31st annual climate conference in 2026 in Antalya, following a compromise deal where Australia will lead the negotiations, as confirmed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- The deal emerged from discussions at the COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil, resolving a standoff over hosting rights between Turkey and Australia.
- Chris Bowen will serve as COP President of Negotiations, ensuring that Australia's interests and those of Pacific nations affected by climate change are represented.
- The agreement reflects a push for unity in climate action while allowing Turkey to showcase its commitment to addressing climate change.
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Turkey will host the next UN Conference on Climate Change (COP31), while Australia will lead the negotiations, according to the agreement reached by the two countries.
Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific?
After a long and deadlocked bidding process for Australia and Pacific Island nations to co-host the UN climate summit (COP31), the event will now be hosted by Turkey. Australia's Climate Minister, Chris Bowen, will reportedly take a key role as "COP President for negotiations". More details are yet to emerge.
The next climate conference is scheduled to take place in the Turkish seaside resort of Antalya, after the Australian withdrawal on Wednesday evening, 19 November, following a long arm of iron between the two countries.
The two governments reached agreement after the divisions had suggested a fallback on the seat of the body in Bonn. Ankara will host the event, in Canberra the 'guide' of the committee. There remain fears about the real effectiveness of the collaboration between the two countries, combined with the criticism of the Pacific nations that aimed at organizing the event.
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