Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Fiji and Tuvalu from October 5 to 7, 2026, to co-host the Pre-COP Leaders’ Event, positioning Pacific climate priorities ahead of COP31. The regional meeting runs from October 5 to 8 in Nadi, Fiji, alongside a specific leaders’ gathering in Tuvalu on October 5 and 6.
Australia Commits to Delivering a Pacific-Hosted Pre-COP
Following outcomes secured at COP30 where Australia locked in the role of COP31 President of Negotiations, the federal government committed to delivering a Pacific-hosted Pre-COP. According to official government schedules, the upcoming trip marks the Prime Minister’s fourth official visit to Fiji and his first official visit to Tuvalu.
The Pacific Pre-COP brings together more than 50 countries alongside thousands of decision-makers, experts, and advocates. The multi-day forum aims to accelerate the clean energy transition and concrete actions to reduce global emissions before negotiations head to Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.
Albanese Travels with Climate Ministers to Fiji and Tuvalu
Prime Minister Albanese will be joined on the overseas itinerary by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Special Envoy for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Kate Thwaites. While the Prime Minister is abroad, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will serve as Acting Prime Minister.
The concurrent leaders’ event in Tuvalu is designed to directly spotlight climate change impacts on the island nation and showcase how Tuvaluans are responding. “Australia is proud to stand with our Pacific family and co-host these events with Fiji and Tuvalu, putting our region’s priorities on the world stage,” Prime Minister Albanese stated in the official announcement.
| Event Detail | Schedule & Location |
|---|---|
| Leaders’ Event | October 5–6, 2026 | Tuvalu |
| Pacific Pre-COP Forum | October 5–8, 2026 | Nadi, Fiji |
| Prime Minister’s Travel Dates | October 5–7, 2026 |
| Upcoming Global Climate Summit | COP31, November 2026 | Antalya, Türkiye |
Pre-COP Proceedings Lay Foundations for Antalya Summit
“This builds on the work we’ve been undertaking to boost stability, security and prosperity in the region – which is crucial to Australia’s national interest,” the Prime Minister noted.
Pre-COP proceedings in Nadi will formally lay the foundations for negotiations for the upcoming Antalya summit, ensuring that Pacific priorities remain central to international climate architecture.
