Turkey is holding firm on its bid for COP31 and Australia's government says it won't get in the way. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS

Australian officials are putting on a brave face amid reports they've all but given up hosting the 2026 global climate conference.

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With just days left until a decision must be made, government ministers insist they are still trying to win the rights to hold the United Nations summit in Adelaide in conjunction with Pacific nations, despite Turkey refusing to drop its rival bid.

Under UN rules hosting rights are decided by consensus and negotiation, no

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