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Climate Change Performance Index 2024

India secured 7th position in recently released Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024.

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.