BLOOMING INSIGHTS

  "India Says No to $300 Billion, Climate Finance Gets Spicy at COP29" COP29 brought its share of drama, but the real bombshell? India’s rejection of a $300 billion aid proposal. Yes, $300 billion! Sounds massive, right? But India’s move wasn’t about the money—it was about fairness, exposing the deep cracks in global climate negotiations. The proposal, pitched as a lifeline for developing nations, wasn’t nearly enough. Experts say we need at least $1.3 trillion per year to tackle the climate crisis by 2035, making this offer feel more like pocket change. For India and other Global South countries, it was too little, too late. So, what does climate finance actually mean? Why is it such a challenge? Let’s unpack the story. Climate financing is the funding used to support efforts to combat climate change. It includes resources and tools needed for both mitigation—reducing greenhouse gas emissions—and adaptation—helping communities adjust to climate impacts. This type of...

  Imagine a situation where you wake up one fine morning to realize that only you have absolute control over the information you possess. Also, you have the full discretion to choose among whom such information be shared. Sounds cool, doesn't it? In an age where information travels faster than ever and people have become global advocates of free speech; a new form of journalism has evolved. It is called ‘Citizen Journalism’. Anyone with a smartphone and an internet connection can now influence public opinion. So, what was touted to be the jobs of trained and intellectual journalists has now slowly permeated into the hands of common citizens- me and you! Be it any personal experience or any incident that has happened in your vicinity; the world is ready to listen in just one click. While this introduction may form a positive and optimistic opinion; we aim to unrav...