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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Adam Morton and Fiona Harvey in Baku

Australia and Turkey in standoff to be host of crucial 2026 climate talks

A line of flags outside a venue holding Cop29 events in Baku, Azerbaijan
Countries at Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, are still trying to agree on how to channel funds to developing countries to ease the ramifications of the climate crisis. Photograph: Aziz Karimov/Reuters

Australia is locked in a standoff with Turkey over which will host vital UN climate talks in 2026, where the question of whether the world can limit global heating in line with scientific advice is likely to be decided.

Australia’s government wants to host the summit in partnership with Pacific nations, which are among the countries most threatened by climate breakdown.

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