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Turkey to Host 2026 Climate Summit, Australia Leads Talks
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Turkey will host the UN climate summit in 2026, ending a diplomatic standoff.
- Australia will have exclusive authority over negotiations at the summit.
- The deal aims to strengthen multilateralism and address climate threats.
Turkey will host the 2026 United Nations climate summit, following a compromise agreement with Australia that concluded a lengthy dispute. Australia will retain exclusive authority over the summit's negotiations, ensuring its guidance on decision-making processes. This resolution is seen as a significant achievement for global cooperation.
President Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the deal, highlighting its importance for multilateralism amidst recent global challenges. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed Australia's leading role in negotiations and announced a special pre-COP meeting focused on the climate crisis's impact on the Pacific region.
The agreement also involved support from a bloc of 18 Pacific Island nations, who are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels. Turkey has pledged to organize a balanced conference, focusing on both regional and fragile areas like the Pacific and Africa, fostering connections between the Global North and South.
