India Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government Reconsidered

India has withdrawn its bid to host COP33 in 2028, reversing an early and high-profile offer made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP28.The decision, conveyed to the Asia-Pacific group, comes amid evolving climate positions and shifting global dynamics.COP33 is expected to host the second Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement, making it a critical moment for global climate action.Shreya Chandra explains why India reconsidered, the pressures of hosting a COP summit, and what this means for its climate strategy going forward.