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A new paradigm for climate multilateralism in South Asia

Nov 27, 2025 6 mins read

With the conclusion of COP30 in Brazil, the message emerging from global negotiations is unmistakable: the world has now slipped past the 1.5 °C threshold, and the window for meaningful action is rapidly narrowing.

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