Adelaide launches bid to host Cop31 climate conference in 2026
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from on (#6RESZ)
Peter Malinauskas says South Australia's renewable energy credentials make it a logical host for UN's annual climate summit
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South Australia has launched a bid to host a major UN climate conference in 2026 in Adelaide, with the premier, Peter Malinauskas, declaring it would draw more than 30,000 people and could be worth $500m to the state.
Australia is vying with Turkey to host the year-ending climate summit known as Cop31, with a decision expected next month at this year's conference in Azerbaijan. The Albanese government's existing bid is that it would co-host the event with Pacific nations.
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