India climate action fourth strongest, says report
- India's climate actions were ranked as the fourth strongest in the annual Climate Change Performance Index by Germanwatch.
Key Points
- This marks an improvement of one place from the previous year's ranking.
- The index ranks 59 countries and the European Union based on their performance in climate actions.
- None of the countries have achieved a "very high" rating in recent years, leaving the first three ranks vacant.
- Denmark retains its top position as the best performer for the second consecutive year.
- India's ranking in the top five reflects a positive shift, with only Estonia and the Philippines outperforming.
- The index assesses countries based on four indicators—total emissions, renewable energy deployment, energy use, and climate policy.
- India received high rankings on greenhouse gas emissions and energy use indicators.
- Medium ratings were given for climate policy and renewable energy deployment.
- The report suggests India should agree to :
- A faster coal phase-out.
- Reduce reliance on gas.
- Expand its renewable energy capacity.
- Additionally, advancing its 2070 net-zero target is emphasised.
Prelims Takeaway
- Greenhouse gas