India, July 23 -- The global conversation on the climate crisis has become increasingly loud over the past few decades. From the Earth Summit in 1992 to the recent COP29 in Azerbaijan, international conventions have become ritualistic annual affairs, attracting leaders, scientists, activists, and media from across the globe. These forums are meant to forge collective climate action, set emission reduction targets, and hold countries accountable. But even after decades of these gatherings and countless pledges, the planet continues to warm, emissions continue to rise, and vulnerable communities remain on the frontlines of climate disasters. This disconnect between grand declarations and ground realities calls for a fundamental reassessment...