Pacific Voices Needed as Australia Seeks Climate Summit

Climate Change Minister Embarks on Pacific Tour to Boost COP31 Bid

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is set to tour four Pacific Island nations this week, seeking regional support for Australia’s bid to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026. The visit includes Tuvalu, Palau, Samoa, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, where he will hold high-level talks with political leaders and counterparts to promote a joint bid that aims to strengthen Pacific voices in global climate negotiations. This mar…

Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit

Australia is hoping elevate the voices of the Pacific as the climate change minister visits the region to strengthen a bid to co-host the UN climate summit.

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“We must ensure that the Forum’s priorities align with the lived realities of our people and the Leaders’ vision in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent," he added.

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Australian National Review - Climate Change Minister Embarks on Pacific Tour to Boost COP31 Bid

Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen looks on during a federal cabinet meeting in Perth, Australia, on June 3, 2025. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is set to tour four Pacific Island nations this week, seeking regional support for Australia’s bid to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026. The visit includes Tuvalu, Palau, Samoa, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, where he …