Turkey and Australia are jointly organizing the next climate conference (COP31). While the conference will take place in Turkey, Australia will lead the negotiations and prepare the pre-COP in the Pacific.
By Lisa Kuner
On Friday morning, the COP Presidency published its long-awaited draft texts. A tripling of adaptation finance is included, albeit in a weaker form than some had hoped. But the major upset is the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out.
By Lukas Knigge, Alexandra Endres and Nico Beckert
Turkey and Australia continue to compete for COP31, with Australia appearing to be the favorite. But a withdrawal is hardly an option for Turkey. If the two countries fail to reach an agreement, it could be Germany's turn again.
By Selin Ugurtas and Nico Beckert
Australia has presented its new NDC. However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the Canberra government's plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by only up to 70% by 2035.
By Lukas Knigge
