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Tuvalu Hosts Pre-COP31 Summit to Boost Clean Energy Transition

4/15/2026

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Tuvalu will host a special world leaders meeting before Cop31 in Antalya on November 11-12.
Turkey's climate minister Murat Kurum announced a pre-summit in Fiji, backing Australia’s Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.
Discussions will focus on accelerating the clean energy transition amid global challenges.
Germany's Jochen Flasbarth urged faster electrification across sectors.
The summit appointed Sally Higgins as its youth climate champion to promote dialogue and action.

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Tuvalu will host a special world leaders meeting before Cop31 in Antalya on November 11-12.
Turkey's climate minister Murat Kurum announced a pre-summit in Fiji, backing Australia’s Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.
Discussions will focus on accelerating the clean energy transition amid global challenges.
Germany's Jochen Flasbarth urged faster electrification across sectors.
The summit appointed Sally Higgins as its youth climate champion to promote dialogue and action.