Division of tasks between Turkey and Australia agreed at UN climate conference 2026 - Turkey and Ethiopia Chosen to Host Next Two UN Climate Conferences
The locations for the next two UN Climate Conferences have been decided. COP31 in 2026 will take place in Turkey, while COP32 in 2027 will be held in Ethiopia. The agreements still require final approval at the upcoming plenary session in Belém.
The decisions follow regional negotiations, with Turkey and Australia sharing key roles for COP31. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s bid for COP32 was backed by the African Group of States.
Turkey will host a UN Climate Conference for the first time in 2026. The country secured the bid after an agreement with Australia, which will take on the vice presidency. A Turkish national will lead as president of COP31.
Australia had initially proposed a 'Pacific COP', co-hosted with small island states. However, this plan did not move forward. Instead, the country will now host the Pre-COP negotiations, choosing a Pacific island state as the venue.
The African Group of States has unanimously selected Ethiopia for COP32 in 2027. Under UN rules, climate conferences rotate among five regional blocs, each requiring full consensus on the host.
Turkey’s selection comes despite criticism of its climate policies. Analysts describe its carbon neutrality roadmap as 'highly insufficient'. The final decision on both conferences will be confirmed at COP30 in Belém.
COP31 will mark Turkey’s debut as a host, with Australia supporting in a vice presidential role. Ethiopia’s hosting of COP32 reflects the African Group’s unified choice. Both decisions will be formally ratified at the upcoming plenary session in Brazil.
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