CLIMATE CHANGE PERFORMANCE INDEX 2025

Last Updated on 27th November, 2024
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Description

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Context:

The Climate Change Performance Index report leaves the first three places empty followed by Denmark and the Netherlands while the largest two emitters, China and the U.S., remain very low at 55th and 57th place, respectively.

Details:

India ranked 10th on a list of over 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change despite dropping two spots compared to last ago, because of its low per capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables.

Origin

First published in 2005.

Published by

Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network.

Aim

To monitor and compare climate mitigation efforts and enhance transparency in global climate policies.

Indicators Used

GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use, Climate Policy.

Top Ranking Countries

No country received an overall very high rating. Denmark ranked 4th, the highest of all surveyed countries (No country in the top 3).

India’s Performance in CCPI 2025

Overall Rank: 10th, among the highest performers.

On Track: India and the UK are on track, while 42 countries are lagging.

Category Ratings

GHG Emissions: High

Energy Use: High

Climate Policy: Medium

Renewable Energy: Low

Strengths

Rapid expansion of renewable energy, especially in solar.

Introduction of energy efficiency standards and electric vehicle deployment.

Low per capita emissions and energy use.

Challenges

Heavy reliance on coal with slow phase-out.

Limited inclusion of sectors like transport, housing, and water in climate targets.

Source:

THE HINDU

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)?

  1. The CCPI evaluates the climate protection performance of countries based on greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy usage, energy consumption, and climate policy.
  2. The CCPI is published annually by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to monitor countries' progress in combating climate change.
  3. The index ranks the top 10 countries that have shown the best performance in addressing climate change, with countries such as Sweden and Denmark consistently ranking high.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: a

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) evaluates countries' climate protection performance based on multiple criteria, including greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy usage, energy consumption and climate policy. This helps measure how effectively countries are addressing climate change.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The CCPI is not published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It is published by Germanwatch, a non-governmental organization, in collaboration with other institutions. The WMO, while important in climate monitoring, is not responsible for the CCPI.

Statement 3 is correct: The CCPI ranks countries on their efforts to mitigate climate change. Countries like Sweden and Denmark have been consistently ranked high due to their strong climate policies, renewable energy usage and low carbon emissions.

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