Srinagar, April 23 -- In Jammu and Kashmir, a region highly susceptible to climate extremes, the alarming mismatch between climate funding and tangible action is painfully clear.

Leaders often declare climate emergencies, pledge millions for mitigation and adaptation, and release glossy reports. However, carbon emissions rise, glaciers melt, and heatwaves become more deadly. The promises are growing louder, yet the crisis deepens.

The climate change industry has turned into a cash cow for consultants, NGOs, and policy brokers, who reap profits while the planet pays the price. Projects aimed at building resilience or developing green futures often lack real-world results. In Jammu and Kashmir, this pattern is striking. According to a per...