Australia cedes hosting COP31 to Turkey, frustrating Pacific islands
• Nov 20, 2025, 4:07 AM
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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.
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