Concerns of global interest trumping national interest: Why India will not host COP33 in 2028

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India has decided not to bid for hosting COP33 in 2028, reversing Prime Minister Modi's December 2023 offer made at COP28 in Dubai. The decision reflects India's evolved climate positions prioritizing national development over global climate mandates. India argues the Paris Agreement disproportionately burdens developing nations and advocates for development-first approaches alongside climate action, conflicting with COP host responsibilities.

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