The Latest Breaking News from COP31

What will it take? The sweeteners Australia could offer Turkey to snatch COP31

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was diplomatic on his return to Australia this week when quizzed about the ongoing negotiations for the COP31 climate summit with rival Turkey.

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025

Mad dash to win climate conference hosting rights

The prime minister is hoping to lobby his Turkish counterpart in person in a bid to secure the hosting rights for next year's COP climate conference.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

China, climate crisis and Cop31: five takeaways from the Pacific Islands Forum

A key climate crisis funding treaty struck as Pacific leaders backed Australia’s bid for Cop31 despite some criticism of its environmental credentials

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025

Albanese will need to resolve the standoff with Turkey if Australia is to host Cop31

Hosting the climate summit is a major political and logistical exercise. The prime minister is being urged to turbocharge the diplomatic effort

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025

As Australia campaigns for Cop31 hosting rights, it’s time to stop talking and start doing

The 43% emission reduction target is not aligned with the Paris agreement – it should be at least 59%

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025

Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid

Climate minister says greenlighting North West Shelf project until 2070 is not the leadership Pacific countries expect as Australia seeks to host climate summit

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025

We bear the brunt of the climate crisis. A Pacific Cop could help shape the global response

Australia should also make moves to address the climate impact of its fossil fuel production and exports

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor

The Festival State's premier hopes his federal colleagues win the May 3 election and then secure hosting rights for a United Nations global climate summit.

AAP · Apr 14, 2025

Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most

Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025

Palau's president backs COP31, wants coal phase out

Surangel Whipps Jr, the visiting Palau President, has admonished Australia for its fossil fuel exports but backed the government's bid to host COP31.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025