India, Nov. 21 -- COP30 in Belem, Brazil, is not just another climate summit; it is the moment that will decide whether global climate diplomacy finally shifts from promises to proof. India's national statement, delivered by Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, captured the urgency and the imbalance at the heart of the climate crisis. His message was unmistakable: Developed countries must reach net zero far earlier than their current timelines, and climate finance must move from billions to trillions, delivered as new, additional, and concessional support. The minister made it clear that climate technology must be accessible, affordable, and free from intellectual property barriers that punish the Global South for a crisis it did n...