Pacific Pre-COP sets launchpad for climate summit in Türkiye
9 October 2026
The Pacific Pre-COP in Fiji concluded on Thursday with commitments to practical climate action, putting Pacific priorities at the centre of the COP31 global climate summit next month in Türkiye.
Fiji pledges US$10 million as Pacific climate finance drive gains momentum ahead of COP31
9 October 2026
Pacific Leaders and global partners are advancing a shared regional commitment to strengthen access to climate and disaster resilience financing, with new contributions towards the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) announced during the Pacific Pre-COP31 meetings in Nadi, Fiji.
Fiji Advances Climate Diplomacy at Historic Pre-COP in Nadi
7 October 2026
Fiji's Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Honourable Sakiasi Ditoka, reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to ensuring that climate negotiations in Türkiye will be grounded in the lived experiences, knowledge and solutions of Pacific communities during his visit to the Bula Village Exhibition at Pre-COP31.
Australia backs stronger coastlines and communities in the Pacific
7 October 2026
Australia will invest $3 million to help Pacific island nations protect infrastructure and communities from the impacts of climate change through the Climate Infrastructure for Resilient Coastlines and Riverbanks (CIRCAR) project.
World leaders at pre-COP urged to close gap between commitments and delivery
7 October 2026
World leaders gathering in Fiji for the Pacific pre-COP have been urged to close the gap between climate commitments and delivery, to ensure 1.5 to stay alive, for the protection and survival of Pacific communities.
The Taku Pakasoa Declaration: Strength in Unity
6 October 2026
At the Pre-COP Leaders' event on 6 October 2026, Leaders adopted the Taku Pakasoa Declaration.
Taku Pakasoa in Tuvaluan represents strength found in unity and collective action.
From pledges to people: Where does Adaptation Finance actually land?
6 October 2026
For a coastal village in Fiji waiting to move to higher ground, the question is not how many billions are pledged at global talks, but how long does that money take to arrive.
Australian Prime Minister Hon Anthony Albanese arrives for the Pacific Pre-COP31
6 October 2026
Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP arrived at the Nadi International Airport yesterday afternoon for the Pacific Pre-COP31 meeting.
$7.29 million to strengthen Pacific energy security
5 October 2026
Australia is strengthening Pacific energy sovereignty with a $7.29 million package to accelerate the region’s renewables rollout and a new agreement to support Vanuatu’s renewable energy transition.
Pre-COP sets course for Pacific-led climate action
5 October 2026
Ministers and attendees from more than 50 countries will gather in Fiji from Monday to help drive climate action and accelerate the clean energy transition at the 2026 Pacific Pre-COP meeting.
Pre-COP Leaders’ Event in Fiji and Tuvalu
5 October 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Fiji and Tuvalu from 5 to 7 October 2026 for the Pre-COP Leaders’ event.
Fiji Takes centre stage as Pacific unites for climate action
5 October 2026
Fiji takes centre stage in global climate discussions this week as Pacific leaders, ministers and international partners gather for the Pacific Pre-COP31.
Pacific pre-COP opens with call for action on 1.5 to stay alive
5 October 2026
A powerful performance from the award-winning Primanavia Choir, welcoming thousands of delegates to Fiji, and calling for the protection of their home, set the tone for the next four days as the UNFCCC pre-COP31 gets underway in Nadi, Fiji.
Pacific Pre-COP31 meetings reflect a legacy of climate leadership
5 October 2026
As the Pacific commences its hosting of the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders are drawing on decades of climate leadership and advocacy to drive greater global ambition, keep 1.5°C within reach, and ensure that Pacific priorities and solutions are at the heart of global climate action.
“This is a moment for the Pacific to shine”
4 October 2026
The opportunity for the Pacific, through Fiji and Tuvalu, to host the UNFCCC pre-COP is an extraordinary opportunity to build consensus and momentum ahead of COP31 in Türkiye.
You represent your families, villages, countries, Climate Change negotiators primed for COP31
2 October 2026
Pacific countries remain resolute to defend the integrity of the science from the IPCC on the 1.5⁰C temperature goal.
The Pacific brings global discussions on financing climate action for oceans and water systems closer to home
2 October 2026
Through the COP31 Australia Pacific partnership and in collaboration with the Government of the Philippines, the 2026 UNFCC Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance met to consider matters relating to financing climate action for oceans and water.
SPREP and PICAN solidify commitment to protect and manage Pacific environment
30 September 2026
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) have cemented a shared commitment to protect and manage the environment and natural resources of the Pacific.
On Road to Antalya, Fiji takes centre stage for Climate Action in pre-COP31 meetings
29 September 2026
Fiji becomes the hub of climate action in the next two weeks as Leaders, Government officials, negotiators and delegates from the Pacific and all over the world descend upon Nadi.
Forum leaders reinforce strategic partnership with the United Nations
26 September 2026
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders have reaffirmed a strong and unified regional mandate at the United Nations, advancing Pacific priorities including on climate change and financing, peace and security, and a
stronger, more responsive multilateral system.
Pacific Climate Envoys take Pacific priorities to UNGA and New York Climate Week
24 September 2026
Pacific Climate Envoys are taking the region’s climate priorities to world leaders and partners during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week and New York Climate Week from 21-25 September.
Pacific hosts global climate body in historic first for the region
17 September 2026
The WIM ExCom met in the Pacific for the first time, convening in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Australia appoints COP31 Youth Ocean Advocate
15 September 2026
Surfer, local councillor and environmental leader, Kal Glanznig, has been appointed as Australia’s Youth Ocean Advocate for COP31.
Pacific partnership in action at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting
11 September 2026
Pacific climate solutions highlighted at the PIF Leaders' Meeting.
Australia joins global climate information initiative as Pacific ministers meet ahead of COP31
21 July 2026
Australia and Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to discuss climate and energy priorities. Discussions included climate misinformation and shared Pacific priorities.
London Climate Action Week helps shape Australia’s COP31 focus
10 July 2026
Australia promotes electrification and Pacific partnerships to build momentum for COP31.
Joint Australia-Canada-United Kingdom statement on energy and climate cooperation
26 June 2026
Australia, Canada and UK launch electrification push to accelerate clean energy transition
New COP31 Action Agenda electrification target announced at Bonn
16 June 2026
COP31 Action Agenda launches global electrification target to accelerate clean energy.
COP31 Pacific Climate Envoys to elevate Pacific priorities
15 June 2026
COP31 Pacific Climate Envoys appointed to champion regional priorities and leadership.
Australia and Türkiye issue joint letter to Parties ahead of COP31
27 May 2026
Australia and Türkiye outline shared priorities and roadmap for COP31.
Belém Mission to 1.5: Help shape global climate action
22 May 2026
Belém Mission to 1.5 seeks global ideas to boost climate ambition ahead of COP31.
Meet Sally Higgins – Youth Climate Champion for COP31
5 May 2026
Youth Climate Champion Sally Higgins to amplify young voices and leadership at COP31.
Australia advances global energy and climate action at Petersberg Dialogue
29 April 2026
Australia highlights clean energy, climate finance and resilience ahead of COP31.
Fiji and Tuvalu chosen to host pre-COP
26 February 2026
Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP events, elevating Pacific voices ahead of COP31.
Australia, Türkiye and UN hold first official meeting to progress COP31
13 February 2026
Australia, Türkiye and UN launch COP31 planning to drive stronger global climate action.
Speeches
Closing Pre-COP day 1, Nadi, Fiji
7 October 2026
Hon. Chris Bowen
President of Negotiations for COP31
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
Remarks - Opening Session Vale Ni Valua Knowledge Exchange Pre-COP31, Fiji
5 October 2026
Hon. Chris Bowen
President of Negotiations for COP31
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
Speech to the Chintan Research Foundation - COP31 Symposium
23 September 2026
Hon. Chris Bowen
President of Negotiations for COP31
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
Remarks by Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr.
Sivendra Michael
21 September 2026
Delivered at the 2026 Standing Committee on Finance Forum
Remarks at the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Ascent Dialogue in Palau
1 September 2026
Hon. Chris Bowen
President of Negotiations for COP31
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
Transcripts
Press conference, Nadi, Fiji
7 October 2026
Hon. Chris Bowen
President of Negotiations for COP31
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
Pre-COP Leaders' plenary: Nepal Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon Shisir Khanal
intervention
6 October 2026
Press conference, Nadi, Fiji
5 October 2026
Hon. Chris Bowen
President of Negotiations for COP31
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
From the Presidency
Third Letter from the COP31 President-Designate to Parties
28 August 2026
In his third letter to Parties, COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum sets out how the COP31 Action Agenda — ten priority themes with measurable 2035 targets — will accelerate implementation on the road to Antalya, alongside the Thematic Days, the Leaders' Summit and the engagement moments ahead.
Joint Letter from the COP31 President-Designate and President of Negotiations
20 May 2026
Joint letter from COP31 President-Designate H.E. Murat Kurum and President of Negotiations H.E. Chris Bowen MP — Copenhagen, 20 May 2026 — setting out the Türkiye–Australia partnership, leadership appointments and mandate for COP31.
First Letter from the COP31 President-Designate to Parties
13 April 2026
The inaugural letter from H.E. Murat Kurum to Parties — outlining the COP31 Presidency’s vision, the three core principles of Dialogue, Consensus, Action, and nine priorities for Antalya 2026.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, the Indigenous Peoples throughout the Pacific and globally, and their roles in caring for lands, seas and skies. We respect and recognise Indigenous Peoples’ contributions in the fight against climate change.