Adelaide to Host Climate Talks If Australia’s COP31 Bid Succeeds

Adelaide will be host city for the COP31 global climate conference in 2026 if Australia’s government wins reelection and succeeds in a joint bid with Pacific nations to stage the United Nations-backed summit.

“It’s an economic boost for wherever it’s held,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday on a campaign stop in the city of about 1.5 million people in South Australia-state. “I can’t think of anywhere better than Adelaide to host that event.” Australia holds a national election May 3.