The Environment Ministry has set up a dedicated COP-33 Cell to address the professional and logistical requirements for the 2028 United Nations climate summit (COP 33), which India has proposed to host.

An official order dated July 15 said the COP-33 Cell will function under the Climate Change Division of the ministry.

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The cell will be headed by the joint secretary (Climate Change) and will include officers at various levels, including consultants and support staff.

During his address at COP 28 in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed India as the host country for COP 33.