Australia is close to edging out Turkey in the race to host the 2026 United Nations climate talks, a win that is expected to increase scrutiny on Labor’s emission reduction targets.
With a decision due as soon as November, observers believe Turkey’s rival bid is not credible and support from a growing coalition of international partners will win the event for Australia and a group of Pacific co-hosts.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra Bureau Chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
