A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Türkiye and Greek Cyprus over participation in a United Nations climate event, following a protest lodged during a promotional meeting in New York.

Azerbaijan has extended heartfelt congratulations to brotherly Türkiye on being selected to host the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). 

Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Friday that he will travel to Brazil for the COP30 climate summit to advocate for Australia’s bid to host next year’s UN climate conference, as its standoff with rival bidder Türkiye continues.

Türkiye has intensified its diplomatic efforts to secure the presidency of COP31, an annual event held in various countries under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), according to a statement from the ministry on Monday.

Türkiye on Tuesday announced its candidacy to host the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanking the countries who supported the bid.