Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025

Context

The annual CCPI 2025 report was released during COP29 in Baku. It evaluates and compares the climate performance of 63 countries and the European Union, collectively responsible for over 90% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

About the CCPI

• Released by:
  • Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network.
• Assessment Criteria:
  • GHG Emissions – 40%
  • Renewable Energy – 20%
  • Energy Use – 20%
  • Climate Policy – 20%
• Rating System:
  • Countries are categorized into Very High, High, Medium, Low, Very Low, or Not Included based on their performance.

Key Findings of CCPI 2025

Global Rankings

• The top three places are vacant, symbolizing the inadequacy of global climate action.
• Denmark (4th), Netherlands (5th), and United Kingdom (6th) lead among countries evaluated.

India’s Performance

• Rank: 10th (dropping two spots from last year).
• Position among G20 countries:
  • India and the UK are the only high performers in this category.
• Per Capita Emissions:
  • 2.9 tCO2e, significantly below the global average of 6.6 tCO2e.
• Strengths:
  • Significant progress in renewable energy policies, especially through large-scale solar power projects and initiatives like the Rooftop Solar Scheme.

Lowest Ranked Countries

• Iran (67th), Saudi Arabia (66th), UAE (65th), and Russia (64th):
  • These are among the largest oil and gas producers, reflecting limited climate action.

India’s Key Contributions and Challenges

Progress Areas

1. Renewable Energy:
   • Large-scale solar projects (e.g., International Solar Alliance).
   • Government initiatives like PM-KUSUM Scheme and National Solar Mission.
2. Energy Efficiency:
   • Focus on improving energy efficiency across industries and urban areas.
3. Climate Policy:
   • Enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Challenges

• Balancing economic growth with decarbonization.
• Addressing regional disparities in renewable energy access.
• Enhancing investments in energy storage and grid infrastructure.