That the world is experiencing a harrowing scenario of catastrophic climate conditions is no news. The spate of wildfires, cyclones, floods, famines, and other natural disasters, on an unprecedented scale sweeping most parts of the globe is all too visible. This despite the numerous summits and conferences of world leaders and the action plans that continue to make headlines. According to scientists, a rise in temperature beyond 1.5°C is catastrophic for human life and if the present trend continues, then by 2050, most of the earth will become a vast tropical desert inhospitable for human survival. Against this backdrop, the only way out seems to be to learn from the past.