Publications

Reports & Publications

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.

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New report: Electrification and the pathway to 1.5°C

8 October 2026

At Pre-COP, Australia formally announced its support for the 35% by 2035 global electrification target.

The Electrification and the pathway to 1.5°C report explores how this goal contributes to keeping 1.5° C within reach.

Belém Mission to 1.5

1 January 2026

Stewarded jointly by the COP31, COP30 and COP29 Presidencies — Türkiye, Australia, Brazil and Azerbaijan — in the context of the Global Mutirão Decision adopted at COP30 in Belém.

Presidency Letters

Joint Letter from the COP31 President-Designate and President of Negotiations

5 October 2026

Joint letter from COP31 President-Designate H.E. Murat Kurum and President of Negotiations H.E. Chris Bowen MP.

Third Letter from the COP31 President-Designate to Parties

28 August 2026

COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum sets out how the COP31 Action Agenda 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 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.