Climate Change Performance Index 2023

Climate Change Performance Index 2023

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023 places India eighth.
India was ranked tenth in the CCPI 2022.

What is the CCPI?

Since 2005, Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute, and the Climate Action Network have published an annual report.
It is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the performance of 59 countries and the European Union in climate protection.
These countries are responsible for more than 92% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Its goal is to increase transparency in international climate politics by allowing countries to compare their climate protection efforts and progress.
Criteria: The CCPI considers four categories, each with 14 indicators: GHG Emissions (40% of the overall score), Renewable Energy (20% of the overall score), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%).

CCPI 2023: Overall Performance (National):

No country performs well enough in all index categories to earn a very high overall rating.
As a result, the first three overall positions remain vacant.
Denmark, Sweden, Chile, and Morocco were the only four small countries ranked higher than India, ranking fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh, respectively.
According to the CCPI ranking, India is the only G-20 country in the top ten.
The United Kingdom was ranked eleventh in the CCPI 2023.
China is ranked 51st in the CCPI 2023, with an overall very low rating.
The United States (US) rises three places to 52nd, but its overall rating remains very low.
The Islamic Republic of Iran was ranked 63rd, finishing last in the CCPI 2023.

India's Position: Performance:

India-plus has been ranked among the top five countries in the world, as well as the best among G20 countries.
India is ranked first among all large economies.
India receives a high rating in the categories of GHG Emissions and Energy Use, with a medium rating in Climate Policy and Renewable Energy.
The country is on track to meet its 2030 emissions targets (which are compatible with a 2°C scenario).
However, the renewable energy path is falling short of the 2030 target.

Concerns:

India has updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and announced a net zero target for 2070 since the last CCPI. Roadmaps and concrete action plans for meeting the targets, on the other hand, are lacking.
India is one of nine countries that account for 90% of global coal production. It also intends to boost its oil, gas, and oil production by more than 5% by 2030.
This contradicts the 1.5° C target.

Suggestions:

The experts recommended emphasising a just and inclusive energy transition, as well as the need for decentralised renewable energy and rooftop photovoltaic capacity.
Key demands include a carbon pricing mechanism, increased capacity at the subnational level, and concrete action plans to meet the targets.

Source: The Hindu

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