Ethiopia to Host COP32 in 2032, Next Year’s Host Still Undecided as Australia, Türkiye Battle It Out

The host country of COP31 next year is still undecided, with both Australia and Turkiye persisting with their candidature. The COP meetings rotate among the five UN-designated geographical regions, with countries volunteering to host. However, if there are multiple candidates, the region must reach a consensus. The chosen host country takes on the role of president of the climate conference, wielding significant influence over the event’s proceedings. In this case, next year’s COP must be hosted by the Western Europe and Others region. Australia and Turkiye are in a deadlock as both claim majority support, but a consensus decision is required, leading to one candidate eventually withdrawing.