India is Set to host COP 33 in 2028

India is Preparing to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP), under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, a Landmark Opportunity that Positions the Country at the Center of Global Climate Leadership. The Announcement was First made by Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi During COP 28 in Dubai, where he Proposed India’s Candidacy, before the International Community. Since then, India has Received Widespread Global Support, including Endorsements from Over 11 UNFCCC Member Countries and an Official Endorsement in the 17th BRICS Summit Joint Declaration, Where Leaders Welcomed India’s Bid to Host COP 33. This Reflects Growing Recognition of India’s Leadership in Sustainable Development, Energy Transition and Climate Diplomacy.

To facilitate this Major International Conference, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has Issued an Official Order Dated July 15, 2025, Establishing a Dedicated COP33 Cell, under it's Climate Change Division. The Cell, activated with Immediate Effect, Consists of 11 Members, including a Joint Secretary (Climate Change), Directors and Consultants. It is Responsible for Overseeing all Logistical, Technical, Diplomatic and Professional Functions, along with Overall Strategic Requirements, Necessary for hosting an Global Conference of this Magnitude.This Initiative Demonstrates India’s Proactive and Structured approach to International Climate Leadership.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the Supreme Decision-making Body of the UNFCCC, a Global Convention, adopted in 1992 Earth Summit to Combat Climate Change. COP Meetings are normally held annually to assess the Implementation of Climate Commitments, Actions Identifying Gaps to Reach the Targets and Redefining Future Course Of actions, including the Negotiation for adopting New Instruments for International Climate Action; Considered as the Important Global Forum for Multilateral Dialogue and Decision-making on Climate Challenges. A Core Focus is to advance the Goal of Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C above Pre-industrial Levels.

Moreover, By hosting, COP 33 is Not Only a Diplomatic Milestone for India, But also a Testimony of its Long-term Climate Commitments. India has Pledged to Reduce its Emissions Intensity by 45% by 2030, Achieve 50% of Installed Power Capacity from Non-fossil Sources, Increase Non-fossil Energy Capacity to 500 GW, Fulfil 50% of the Country’s Energy Requirements from Renewable Sources, all by 2030 and Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2070 (Panchamrut). These Targets are Supported by Policy Frameworks; Such as the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and Large-scale Investments in Renewable Energy Infrastructure.

Through by hosting COP 33, India will Demonstrate Global South Leadership, Yet Own the Readiness to act as a Bridge between Developed and Developing Nations, a Champion of Equity and a Global Advocate for Climate Responsibility, The 2028 Summit will Serve as a Critical Turning Point for accelerating Global Commitments, Where India underscores it's full Commitment to a Successful COP 33 that is likely Catalyze Progress in implementing the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement to address Global Warming and India is to Lead the Global Leadership in enabling Strongest Possible Climate Actions, with Clarity and Conviction.

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