Australia has dropped its bid to host the COP31 climate talks. Here’s what happened – and what’s next
- Written by Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney
Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/GettyAt the last possible minute, Australia has backed away from its bid to host the United Nations COP31 climate summit next year in Adelaide alongside Pacific nations.
Under a compromise struck with rival bidder Turkey, the 2026 talks will be held in the Turkish city of Antalya. In return, Australia will shape the...





