Episode ‘A’ for Adelaide: G'day COP31

G'day everybody! Welcome to the first episode of G'day COP31.

Meet your hosts: Heidi (Millennial, podcast pro) and Jack (Baby Boomer, podcast newbie) — a cross-generational duo diving into what it really means for (if) Australia to host COP31.

We’re not lobbyists, and we don't align with a particular interest group or political party. We’re here to demystify the COP process, unpack Australia’s bid to host, and shine a light on the voices that matter — especially from the Pacific region, which is central to Australia’s proposed partnership for COP31.

In this launch episode, we assume Australia succeeds in its bid (announcement expected soon), and we’re here to help everyday Australians and regional stakeholders understand:

• What COP actually is
• How to get involved
• Why it matters—especially for Heidi’s generation

No spin. No sponsors (yet). Just open, honest conversations about how you can engage, why it matters, and what COP31 could mean for Australia — and the planet.

Some links that can help you follow along with the COP process:

Here is the official UNFCCC link for the June UN Climate Meetings (SB62): https://unfccc.int/sb62

The schedule of events for the SB62 meetings is continuously updated, and will indicate which sessions are available for public webcast. See in particular, the Presidency-led consultation event with Parties on the Baku to Belém Roadmap, at 14h00 on 16 June. This could be when Australia or Turkey is announced as the host of COP31: https://unfccc.int/sb62/schedule?type=All

Social media access to SB62 in Bonn: https://unfccc.int/sb62/ifp#Social-media-and-photos

Article on 'What to Expect at the Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025: https://www.iisd.org/articles/explainer/what-to-expect-bonn-climate-change-conference-2025

Earth Negotiations Bulletin (go to for every detail at COP): https://enb.iisd.org/about/earth-negotiations-bulletin

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