India, Nov. 25 -- COP30, which concluded in Brazil on Saturday, was never about what to do to address the climate threat - that is already known. It was about how to make it happen, about turning promises into progress amid wars, trade chaos, and rising self-interest of nations.

There are six truths of climate action today.

Momentum has survived the US exit from Paris Agreement: The US under President Donald Trump walked away from the landmark climate accord and on doing anything on climate. Yet climate action didn't collapse. Leaders showed up, commitments held, and Brazil's presidency kept the show on the road. Momentum matters on global issues such as climate - it drives investment and signals resilience.

Transition to clean energy ...