# Who’s who at Cop31: key players at the climate talks

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-08T11:00:16+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/nov/08/cop31-key-players-climate-talks
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/who-s-who-at-cop31-key-players-at-the-climate-talks-b98e4d/

What are the relationships and dominant interests in play, as the summit kicks off after a bitter row over its hosting? Hosting Cop was a key pledge from Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese in 2021 , while in opposition, before his successful election campaign. But arcane rules meant the country had to wait its turn to bid , and was then embroiled in an angry row with Turkey over the host

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