India's Environmental Performance Index 2024: Challenges and Progress
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| India's EPI Ranking (2024) | 176th out of 180 countries |
| Top 3 Countries | 1. Estonia (75.3), 2. Luxembourg (75.0), 3. Germany (74.6) |
| Key Challenges | - Air Quality: Poor, often exceeding safe limits. |
| - Biodiversity: Low scores in ecosystem vitality, species protection, and habitat preservation. | |
| - Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Among the largest global emitters. | |
| Progress | - Climate Change: Renewable energy initiatives and net-zero emissions target by 2070. |
| - Sector-Specific Gains: Improvements in waste management, forest conservation, and agriculture. | |
| Policy and Comparisons | - Coal Dependence: Heavy reliance on coal continues. |
| - Global Context: Ranking influenced by environmental progress of other nations. | |
| Future Needs | - Financial Investment: Estimated $160 billion annually for climate and environmental goals. |