Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Australia Withdraws
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Turkey will host next year's major UN climate change conference, known as COP31. This decision follows Australia's withdrawal from its own bid to hold the event.
Under a new agreement, Turkey will manage the conference's logistics and organization. However, Australia will retain a leading role by chairing the critical political negotiations.
This unique arrangement separates the duties of the host nation. The setup allows Turkey to stage the event while Australia focuses on guiding the high-stakes talks between countries.