NEWS – Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) released

HIGHLIGHTS

CCPI Report and Global Context

• Released at the UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Top three ranks left vacant; Denmark ranked fourth, followed by the Netherlands.
• China (55th) and the US (57th) remain low performers.
• India ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025), dropping two spots from the previous year.
• Remains a high performer due to low per capita emissions and rapid renewable energy growth.

Key Insights from the CCPI Report

• Global Impact
  • The CCPI assessed 63 countries and the European Union, responsible for 90% of global emissions.
  • India, along with the UK, is among the only G20 nations ranked as high performers.
• India’s Achievements
  • Rapid expansion of renewables over the past decade, particularly in solar energy.
  • Low per capita emissions of 2.9 tons CO2 equivalent (tCO2e), far below the global average of 6.6 tCO2e.
  • Ambitious targets include:
    1. Net-zero emissions by 2070.
    2. Achieving 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Strengths in India’s Climate Policies

• Renewable Energy and Initiatives
  • Large-scale solar power projects and the Rooftop Solar Scheme.
  • Advancements in electric vehicle deployment, especially for two-wheelers.
• Energy Efficiency
  • New energy efficiency standards introduced, though coverage remains limited.
• International Aspirations
  • India aspires to lead in global green energy development.

Challenges and Concerns

• Coal Dependency
  • India remains heavily reliant on coal, with plans to increase coal production.
  • Among the top 10 countries with the largest developed coal reserves.
• Policy Continuity
  • Growth-driven energy demand from industry and population may limit significant shifts in climate policy.

Global Comparisons and Trends

• Top and Bottom Performers
  • Denmark, Netherlands, and the UK are the leading nations.
  • The UK has made significant progress with a coal phase-out and restrictions on new fossil fuel licenses.
  • Argentina (59th) is among the worst performers, influenced by its president’s climate denial stance.
• Global Shortcomings
  • The top three ranks in CCPI remain vacant as no country achieved a “very high” rating across all categories.