India Withdraws Bid to Host COP33 Climate Summit in 2028

April 18, 2026 47 Views

Science:India has officially withdrawn its offer to host(climate summit 2028) the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP33), scheduled for 2028.

The announcement was made by the Ministry of External Affairs during a press briefing on Friday.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the decision was taken after considering several factors. However, specific reasons were not disclosed.

He emphasized that India remains fully committed to tackling climate change.

🌱 India’s Climate Commitment

The government highlighted that India continues to meet its global climate responsibilities.

Officials stated that India is among the G20 nations that have fulfilled their commitments under the Paris Agreement.

India also plans to strengthen its green initiatives in the coming years.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is a global climate summit where countries discuss actions to combat climate change.

COP33 in 2028 was expected to be a major international event focusing on emissions reduction and sustainability goals.