Australia to pursue climate-goal language at COP31 as 1.5C overshoot seen inevitable

Australia's climate minister said the country's co-presidency of COP31 will advance text acknowledging that global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, while negotiations continue over whether to include specific electrification targets

First covered Oct 7, 2026 · 8:39 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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34d Climate Home News Australia says COP31 co-presidency will work on a cover decision — Chris Bowen said the text could acknowledge the inevitable overshoot of 1.5C, while questions remain over the inclusion of the electrification goal The post…

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