The country has been making substantial investments in solar and wind energy projects, aiming to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix.
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Monitoring Climate Mitigation Efforts of 63 Countries plus the EU – covering more than 90 per cent of the Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions, India has received a high ranking in the greenhouse gas Emissions and Energy Use categories, but a medium in Climate Policy and Renewable Energy, as in the previous year.
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The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates and compares the climate performance of 61 countries worldwide, shedding light on their efforts to combat climate change and transition towards a sustainable future.
This year, India ranked 7th in this year’s Climate Change Performance Index, up one spot from the previous one, and also remained among the highest performers, according to the report released here during the global climate talks COP28 on Friday.
As per the official report, “Our data shows that in the per capita GHG category, the country is on track to meet a benchmark of well below 2 degrees Celsius. While it shows a slightly positive trend in the share of renewable energy, this trend is advancing too slowly.”
It further stated that India is trying to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with clear long-term policies in place that focus on promoting renewable energy and providing financial support for domestic manufacturing of renewable energy components.
While India is the world’s most populous country, it has relatively low per capita emissions. Moreover, India’s growing energy needs are still being met by its heavy reliance on coal, along with oil and gas. A number of states have also taken concrete actions to address climate change.
