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India withdraws bid to host COP33 in 2028; Congress questions govt’s climate commitment
Updated On: 09 April, 2026 03:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
According to sources, the decision was communicated to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. No official reason has been cited for the move. PM Narendra Modi had earlier proposed that India host COP33 during his address at the high-level segment of COP28 in Dubai in December 2023
PM Narendra Modi had proposed hosting COP33 in India in 2028, while addressing the UN Climate Conference in Dubai in 2023. FILE PIC
India has withdrawn its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, sources told news agency ANI. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress.
According to sources, the decision was communicated to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. No official reason has been cited for the move.
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