Key points:
- 2005: Established
- Publication Frequency: Annually
- Key Function: It is an independent monitoring tool for tracking countries’ climate protection performance
- Published by: Germanwatch, the NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network International.
- Metrics: It evaluates countries across four key categories: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (40%), Renewable Energy (20%), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%).
- Coverage: Climate mitigation efforts of 63 countries and the EU (covering 90% of global emissions)
Why in News:
- India secured 7th position in recently released Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024.