China says it will not host COP33 climate summit in 2028
The Guardian reported that China has ruled out hosting the COP33 UN climate summit in 2028 after months of deliberations, leaving the field open for other…
The Guardian reported that China has ruled out hosting the COP33 UN climate summit in 2028 after months of deliberations, leaving the field open for other Asian countries to hold the meeting. The decision will disappoint many countries and climate experts, who had hoped the world’s biggest emitter would take the lead on the global stage. The same report noted that the United States under Donald Trump has vacated all forms of international cooperation on climate, adding to concerns about leadership on the issue.
Why it matters
China’s refusal to host the summit means the next major UN climate conference will lack the participation of the world’s largest emitter as a host, putting pressure on other nations to fill the leadership gap.
Key details
- Location
- China · Asia
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Cop, UN, Asian, Guardian
- Section
- Environment
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