Fiji climate summit sets stage for COP31 talks in November
Leaders meet in Fiji and Tuvalu this week to prepare for COP31 climate talks in Turkey in early November.
Pacific and international leaders are meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu to highlight climate threats facing small island nations and prepare for COP31, the annual UN climate summit. Australia is jointly hosting the pre-summit meeting with Fiji as part of a deal struck at last year's COP30.
Climate minister Chris Bowen will lead Australia's negotiations at the main summit in Turkey. A recent UN report warns the world will likely overshoot the 1.5°C warming target unless countries urgently phase out fossil fuels.
A key dispute will be who pays for a just transition away from coal, oil and gas. With the UN declaring climate finance must reach almost A$1.9 trillion (US$1.3 trillion) a year by 2035, the focus is on rich polluting nations to deliver on promises.
- Fiji and Tuvalu
- Pre-summit location
- Antalya, Turkey
- COP31 location
- Early November
- COP31 timing
- A$1.9 trillion annually by 2035
- Climate finance target
Why it mattersAustralia's role shapes how global climate promises are negotiated and affects Australia's energy policy and standing with Pacific neighbours.
AustraliaAustralia faces criticism from Pacific leaders for continuing fossil fuel exports while Australia's own climate targets are under scrutiny in international negotiations.
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