Climate Finance Watch Blog invites readers and contributors to think beyond numbers and policies. Our writing prompts are designed to open up fresh ways of engaging with climate finance: asking not only how funds flow, but also what they mean for justice, equity, and resilience.
These prompts serve as entry points for essays, commentaries, and reflections. They encourage writers to interrogate assumptions, connect global debates to local realities, and imagine alternative futures for climate action. Whether you approach the subject as a researcher, policymaker, activist, or concerned citizen, the prompts aim to inspire thoughtful writing that bridges analysis and advocacy.
- India’s Just Transition and Coal Regions
International climate finance is often tied to coal phase-outs. How should global funds be structured to support a just transition in India’s coal-dependent states without undermining energy security and livelihoods? - Loss and Damage Finance
With the new Loss and Damage Fund operationalised at COP28, what mechanisms would ensure that small island states and highly vulnerable regions in India (e.g., Sundarbans, Himalayan ecosystems) actually receive accessible support? - Climate Finance and Federalism in India
India channels climate funds through national missions, but states face varying vulnerabilities. Should climate finance in India be devolved directly to states and municipalities? What risks and benefits would this bring? - Global Green Finance vs. Development Needs
The EU and US increasingly push green finance standards (like carbon border taxes, ESG rules). How should India respond to ensure these do not become disguised trade barriers while still accessing global green capital? - Tracking the 100 Billion Promise
Developed countries pledged USD 100 billion annually for climate finance by 2020, a target repeatedly delayed. How has this shortfall shaped India’s stance in climate negotiations, and what alternatives (South-South finance, BRICS bank, domestic levies) could emerge?
Happy writing!
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