Ethiopia says it has been endorsed to hold the 2027 climate conference amid COP32 in Brazil. Photo: AP PHOTO

Ethiopia says it will host the United Nations' COP32 climate summit in 2027, fending off a rival bid from Nigeria to land an influential role that will allow it to shape the agenda and outcomes of the event.

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But the more immediate choice of host for next year's COP31 remains unresolved, with both Australia and Turkey vying for it.

COP host countries adopt a presidency role which allows them to set goals for the summit and showcase their own climate issues, as well as an impo

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