Climate Change Performance Index

About Climate Change Performance Index:

• It is published by think tanks German watch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International.
• It tracks the progress of the world’s largest emitters in terms of emissions, renewables, and climate policy.
• It was first published in 2005.
• Highlights of the report
  • India ranked 10th on a list of over 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change.
  • The 63 countries, along with the European Union, assessed in the CCPI are responsible for 90% of global emissions.
  • According to CCPI experts, over the past year, India has made considerable progress in renewable energy policy, particularly with large-scale solar power projects and the launch of the Rooftop Solar Scheme.
  • Energy efficiency standards have been introduced, but their coverage remains inadequate, the report said, adding, India is also advancing in electric vehicle deployment, especially with two-wheelers.
  • The experts said that despite these positive developments, India remains heavily reliant on coal.
  • India is among the 10 countries with the largest developed coal reserves and is currently planning to increase its production.
  • India and the U.K. are the only two G20 countries among the high performers in the CCPI.
  • Denmark ranks at the top (but technically fourth place), followed by the Netherlands and the U.K. The U.K., this year’s big climber, benefitted from its coal phase out and the government’s pledge to halt new licenses for fossil fuel projects.

Q1: What Is Climate Change?

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. 

News: India drops two places but remains among top 10 climate performers: Report