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flag Australia lost $7.5 million in prep costs after pulling out of hosting COP31, which moved to Turkey.

flag Australia may face millions in unrecouped expenses after withdrawing from hosting the 2026 UN climate conference, COP31, which went to Turkey following a diplomatic standoff. flag The government had spent $7.5 million on preparations in Adelaide, including contracts with consultants, labor providers, and legal teams, with no guarantee of recovery. flag Meanwhile, Australia’s participation in COP30 in Brazil included a $1.4 million pavilion, 75 government officials, over 90 events, and at least 4,500 participants, with $6.8 million in travel costs from July to September, though the exact cost to Brazil was not disclosed.

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