Türkiye scored another diplomatic victory this week when it beat Australia to host COP31 in 2026, an international summit on climate change. Raising its profile as a global actor, especially in conflict mediation and as a defense powerhouse, Türkiye will now give a platform to dozens of countries, especially smaller ones, seeking assistance to address the fallout of climate change.
Environment, Urban Planning and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum led talks at COP30 in Brazil this week to negotiate the hosting duties, and a dispute with Australia was finally resolved over the weekend. Australia consented to lead negotiations among countries on cooperation to address the impacts of climate change, while Türkiye will host the official summit.
“We hope our decision will be good for all relevant parties, our region and the global climate fight,” Kurum said in a statement early Sunday as he “invited everyone to heavenly Türkiye, the intersection of humanity, continents and civilizations.”
The minister said they would give a voice to all people suffering from the impact of climate change and all victims of displacement.
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