India has withdrawn its bid to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP 33) scheduled for 2028.
- COP is the annual global climate summit held under the United Nations climate framework, where countries discuss actions to tackle climate change
What is UNFCCC?
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main international agreement guiding global efforts to combat climate change.
Key Facts:
- Adopted: 1992
- Event: Earth Summit (Rio de Janeiro)
- Objective: Stabilize greenhouse gas emissions to prevent dangerous climate change
- Nature: Framework treaty (not legally binding emission targets)
Important Agreements under UNFCCC:
- Kyoto Protocol
- Legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries
- Paris Agreement
- Aim: Limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C
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