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India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate summit in 2028

India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate conference COP33 in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed India as the host country during COP28 in Dubai. The decision has been officially communicated. India had previously set up a dedicated cell to prepare for the summit. The right to host rotates between UN regional groups.

COP31: Turkiye eyes 'balancing act' on growth & green goals

Turkiye has identified nine priority issues as its climate action agenda for defining the balance between development and green transformation. These include zero waste, youth and education, food security, green industrialisation, resilience, climate action implementation mechanism, climate resilient cities, and seas and oceans.

COP quiz: Which is the No 2 group at Summit? The fossil fuel lobby!

At a total of 1,602, the fossil fuel lobby has the largest share of delegates in attendance since 2021. Even though the number is far fewer when compared to Baku or Dubai, there is a 12% increase in their attendance over last year.

COP30: All you need to know about the climate conference and its importance

The U.N. climate conference, COP30, begins in Brazil. Nations gather to tackle climate change. This year's summit returns to its roots, focusing on vulnerable groups and past pledges. It acknowledges the failure to meet warming goals. The Amazon location highlights forest importance. Negotiators will discuss priorities and action plans. Final decisions require compromise and often lead to delays.

India reaffirms commitment to equitable climate action at Leaders' Summit of UNFCCC CoP30 in Brazil

India reiterated its commitment to climate action based on equity and CBDR-RC at CoP30, highlighting its significant reduction in emission intensity and over 50% non-fossil power capacity. The nation also emphasized the need for developed countries to accelerate emission reductions and provide adequate support for developing nations' climate goals.

Countries extend support for India's BRICS 2026 Chairship

BRICS nations support India's Chairship for the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026. They also back India to host COP 33 in 2028. China and Russia reaffirm support for India's UNSC membership. BRICS recognizes India's Startup Knowledge Hub initiative. BRICS appreciates India's digital transformation efforts. The group acknowledges India's work to strengthen the African Union's voice during its G20 presidency.

'We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028': BRICS declaration

BRICS leaders have backed India’s proposal to host the 33rd UN Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028. The endorsement came during the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where leaders also reiterated their united commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Paris Agreement execution key focus for COP30 host Brazil

Brazil, hosting the UN climate talks (COP30), aims to enhance Paris Agreement implementation. President designate Andre Correa do Lago emphasizes wider global participation, involving institutions like IMF and World Bank. Key focus is India's involvement, recognizing its importance in climate decisions, and collaboration within multilateral platforms like BASIC, BRICS, and G20.

India, Brazil key to global climate action as Global North fails to show way: COP30 prez

COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago emphasized the pivotal role of the Global South, particularly countries like India and Brazil, in addressing climate change. With developed nations lagging, Brazil aims to implement climate commitments beyond the Paris Agreement, stressing urgent action and international cooperation among developing countries.

BRICS nation expect strong outcomes on climate finance for developing countries

BRICS nations expect strong outcomes at the upcoming climate summit on climate finance for developing countries. They commit to amplifying the voice of the Global South in the G20 agenda and focus on climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building. BRICS will also strengthen cooperation on greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation projects.

COP hosts set to increase combined oil and gas production by 33% by 2035, says report

Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Brazil, hosts of upcoming UN climate conferences, plan to increase their oil and gas production by 33% by 2035. This contradicts their commitments to transition away from fossil fuels and enhance renewable energy. Oil Change International warns that this expansion undermines global climate efforts. The COP Troika faces pressure to demonstrate credible climate action plans.

India's emission intensity reduced by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019: Govt report

The report also said India's GDP grew at a cumulative annual growth rate of 7 per cent but its emissions rose by only 4 per cent per year during this period, suggesting that the country has been successful in decoupling its economic growth from planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. The report called 'The Third National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change' will be submitted to the UN climate change body during the ongoing climate talks in Dubai, officials said.

#Melodi at COP 28: PM Modi and Italy PM Giorgia Meloni interact at summit. Check pictures of leaders here

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met each other at the climate change summit 'COP 28' in Dubai. The selfie shared by Italy PM has gone viral on all social media platforms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposes hosting COP33 in India

"India is committed to the process and principles of the UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change). Therefore, I will use this opportunity to offer India as host of the UN climate meet (COP33) in 2028," he said.

COP28: PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in India in 2028

PM Modi proposes to host COP33 in India in 2028

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed hosting the 33rd Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 33) in 2028. Speaking at COP 28 in UAE, Modi stated India's commitment to the UN Framework for Climate Change process and its 11-year ahead of time emission intensity targets.

What is COP28 and why is it important?

World leaders are gathering in Dubai for COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The agenda includes discussions on the phase-down of fossil fuels, a global goal to adapt to extreme weather events, and standards for trading carbon emissions. This year's talks will also address the need for a new fund to pay for the damage caused by global warming. The summit is expected to be the largest yet, with over 70,000 attendees. Notable leaders attending include PM Modi of India, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and President Emmanuel Macron of France.

UAE launches it first commercial-sized wind project ahead of UN climate summit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its first commercial-sized wind project in an effort to boost renewables ahead of hosting the COP 28 climate summit. The 103.5-megawatt project, run by Masdar, will power over 23,000 homes annually and help reduce carbon emissions by 120,000 tons per year, equivalent to removing 26,000 cars from the roads.

Most major companies failing climate targets: Study

According to British investment firm Arabesque, just under a quarter (24.84 percent) of the world's large listed companies have taken action to limit global warming to 1.5 Celsius.

COP 25: India calls for speedier expansion of international solar alliance

Expressing contentment over 83 countries joining the ISA in just four years, Javadekar said, "When ISA was launched, the idea was that all those countries who get more solar energy as they fall between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn should come together to create the consumers' own market.