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India slipped 13 places to rank 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026, released on the sidelines of COP30 at Belém, Brazil.

About the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)

• Published by:Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network
• First published: 2005
• Coverage: 63 countries + EU, accounting for >90% of global GHG emissions
• Purpose: Independent assessment of countries’ climate mitigation performance

Assessment Pillars (4):

1. GHG Emissions
2. Renewable Energy
3. Energy Use
4. Climate Policy

(Top three ranks are kept vacant if no country achieves a “very high” overall score.)

CCPI 2026: Global Highlights

• Top performers: Denmark, United Kingdom, Morocco
• Lowest-ranked G20 members: China (54th), Russia (64th), United States (65th), Saudi Arabia (67th)

India’s Performance – Key Facts

• Rank:23rd (down from 10th last year)
• Score: 61.31
• Category ratings:
  • GHG Emissions: Medium
  • Climate Policy: Medium
  • Energy Use: Medium
  • Renewable Energy: Low

Why the Decline?

• Rising GHG emission trends (ranked last on emission trend indicator)
• Increasing energy consumption
• Absence of a concrete coal phase-out plan
• Reclassification from “high” to “medium” performer, as India is also among the largest producers of oil, gas and coal

India’s Positives

• Renewables growth: Nearly 14% share in total energy mix (2015–2023)
• Installed capacity:>50% of electricity capacity from non-fossil sources (≈ 256 GW)