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Australia to lead COP31 talks in Turkey after pulling out of hosting in Adelaide.
Australia will lead COP31 negotiations as president, following its withdrawal from hosting the summit in Adelaide, now set for Antalya, Turkey.
Though no binding agreement was reached at the 2025 Brazil summit on phasing out fossil fuels, Australia joined 80 nations in supporting the Belem Declaration calling for a transition away from oil, coal, and gas.
The country, a major coal and gas exporter, balances domestic fossil fuel interests with growing pressure from vulnerable Pacific nations.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen, tasked with leading the talks, brings experience navigating domestic energy politics and is expected to focus on accelerating clean energy deployment in the Asia-Pacific region.
Despite renewables now receiving more investment than fossil fuels, experts say current funding still falls short of climate goals.
Australia liderará las conversaciones de la COP31 en Turquía después de retirarse de ser anfitriona en Adelaide.