Congress Slams Government Over Withdrawal of India's Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit
The Congress party has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for withdrawing India's bid to host the 2028 global climate summit, COP33. Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh labeled the move a 'flip-flop,' questioning the Centre's commitment to international climate goals and its willingness to pursue ambitious carbon mitigation targets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced India's intention to host COP33 during COP28 in Dubai in December 2023. The sudden withdrawal, made without official explanation, raises doubts about the government's readiness to assume greater responsibility in global climate negotiations, especially with the seventh assessment report of the IPCC expected by 2028, potentially increasing pressure on India.
Key Points
- The Congress party criticized the Indian government for withdrawing its bid to host the 2028 global climate summit (COP33).
- Jairam Ramesh, Congress communication chief, termed the withdrawal a 'flip-flop' and questioned the government's commitment to international climate goals.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi had initially announced India's intention to host COP33 during COP28 in Dubai in December 2023.
- The withdrawal, made without official explanation, raises concerns about India's role in global climate negotiations and its carbon mitigation targets.
- The upcoming seventh assessment report of the IPCC by 2028 could place greater pressure on the host nation for scaling up climate ambitions.
Exam Facts
- India withdrew its bid to host COP33 in 2028.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the bid at COP28 in Dubai on December 1, 2023.
- COP stands for Conference of Parties.
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) seventh assessment report is expected by 2028.
- Jairam Ramesh is the Congress communication chief.
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