Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen looks on during a federal cabinet meeting in Perth, Australia, on June 3, 2025. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is set to tour four Pacific Island nations this week, seeking regional support for Australia’s bid to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026.
The visit includes Tuvalu, Palau, Samoa, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, where he will hold high-level talks with political leaders and counterparts to promote a joint bid that aims to strengthen Pacific voices in global climate negotiations.
