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Australia and Turkey Clash Over COP31 Hosting Rights

11/2/2025

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on November 2 to resolve COP31 hosting disputes for 2026.
Australia and Turkey bid to host COP31 in 2022 but have not reached a consensus.
Albanese said protecting Pacific island nations vulnerable to climate change is essential.
Turkey says its Mediterranean location could reduce emissions from delegate flights.
The United Nations urged a resolution, delaying the decision-making process.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on November 2 to resolve COP31 hosting disputes for 2026.
Australia and Turkey bid to host COP31 in 2022 but have not reached a consensus.
Albanese said protecting Pacific island nations vulnerable to climate change is essential.
Turkey says its Mediterranean location could reduce emissions from delegate flights.
The United Nations urged a resolution, delaying the decision-making process.