Türkiye offers joint hosting of COP31 with Australia or will host alone.

Türkiye has proposed shared leadership for the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) with Australia, aiming to resolve a diplomatic standoff over hosting rights. Ankara offered to co-chair the event with Canberra, but stated it is prepared to host COP31 independently if Australia declines the joint role. The proposal follows months of negotiations and reflects Türkiye’s growing ambition in global climate diplomacy.