Australia cedes hosting COP31 to Turkey, frustrating Pacific islands

Australia has touted its decision to cede next year’s COP summit to Turkey as a “big win”, but the move has sparked disappointment across the Pacific, where island nations had hoped co-hosting COP31 would elevate their climate fight – and are now questioning Canberra’s commitment to climate justice.

Australia cedes hosting COP31 to Turkey, frustrating Pacific islands
Australia has touted its decision to cede next year’s COP summit to Turkey as a “big win”, but the move has sparked disappointment across the Pacific, where island nations had hoped co-hosting COP31 would elevate their climate fight – and are now questioning Canberra’s commitment to climate justice.