India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 citing review of commitments
India has withdrawn its bid to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) in 2028, the annual United Nations climate talks. The decision, confirmed by The Hindu, follows a "review of its commitments for 2028," as stated in a letter from the Environment Ministry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously announced India's interest in hosting COP33 at COP28 in Dubai. The hosting of COP rotates among UN regional groups, with India belonging to the Asia Pacific group. South Korea is now the only country that has expressed interest in hosting COP33. India last hosted a climate summit in 2002 (COP8). India recently updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2035, committing to source 60% electricity from non-fossil sources, reduce emissions intensity by 47%, and increase carbon sink by 3.5-4 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Key Points
- India has withdrawn its bid to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028.
- The withdrawal is attributed to a "review of its commitments for 2028" by the Environment Ministry.
- The hosting of the COP rotates among UN regional groups, with India belonging to the Asia Pacific group.
- South Korea is currently the only country interested in hosting COP33.
- India recently updated its NDCs for 2035, including targets for non-fossil electricity, emissions intensity reduction, and carbon sink increase.
Exam Facts
- Summit: COP33 in 2028.
- Previous COP hosted by India: COP8 in 2002.
- Updated NDCs for 2035: 60% electricity from non-fossil sources, 47% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP, 3.5-4 billion tonnes CO2 equivalent carbon sink.
- Ministry: Ministry for Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
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