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Papua New Guinea ‘not happy’ as Australia walks away from bid to host Cop31
- Australia withdraws from its bid to co-host Cop31, ceding hosting rights to Turkey.
- Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister said PNG is not happy about the decision.
- Cop31 hosting would have united the Pacific with low-lying island nations, but concerns about climate justice persist.
- Turkey will host next year’s UN climate summit; Australia will lead negotiations under a compromise.
- PNG argues hosting duties could raise awareness of Pacific climate impacts.
- PNG reiterates the need for accountability of major polluters.
- Australia’s bid emphasized a 'Pacific Cop' collaboration with low-lying island nations.
- Tuvalu warned Australia’s stance could undermine climate justice.
- Belém talks preceded the Colombia–Brazil framework shaping Cop31 arrangements.
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