Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 was released at the UN COP30 Climate Summit.

• Published jointly by Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network.
• Covers 63 countries + European Union and tracks climate mitigation performance.

India’s Ranking and Score

• India ranked 23rd with a score of 61.31.
• Dropped 13 places from the previous year’s ranking.
• Shifted from a ‘High Performer’ to a ‘Medium Performer’.

Why India’s Ranking Fell

The report cites the following reasons:

• No national deadline for coal phase-out.
• Continued auction of new coal blocks.
• India listed among the largest producers of oil, gas, and coal globally.
• Lack of accelerated action for redirecting fossil fuel subsidies to renewable energy.

Key Demands by CCPI

• A time-bound coal phase-down and eventual coal phase-out.
• Shifting fossil fuel subsidies towards community-owned decentralised renewable energy.
• Stronger policies for energy transition and emissions reduction.

Global Highlights from the Report

• No country secured the top 3 places—indicating no nation is doing enough to avoid dangerous climate change.
• Top performers:
  • 4th – Denmark (80.52 points)
  • 5th – United Kingdom (70.8)
  • 6th – Morocco (70.75)

Low-ranked Countries

• Saudi Arabia at the bottom (score: 11.9).
• Iran – 66th (14.33).
• USA – 65th (21.84).