Australia has given up hope of hosting a major climate summit in 2026, ultimately conceding defeat to Turkey.

Australia had been at a stalemate with Turkey over hosting rights for COP31 next year, as the federal government pushed for the summit to be held in Adelaide.

But Energy Minister Chris Bowen has now conceded Australia won't be hosting the summit, with Turkey set to host instead.

"Obviously, it would be great if Australia could have it all, but we can't have it. This process works on consensus, and consensus means if someone objected to a bid, it would go to Bonn," Mr Bowen said on Thursday.

Negotiations are underway for a model which would see pre-COP hosted by the Pacific.

Mr Bowen himself could be appointed COP President for Negotiations.

"Obviously, it would be great if Au

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