Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 ( UPSC Prelims)

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Published by: Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network (CAN).
 Compares climate performance of 63 countries and the EU, which together account for over 90% of global GHG emissions.
 None of the countries are in the top 3. Denmark is 4th, followed by the UK and Morocco.
 India ranks 23rd, transitioning from a high performer to a medium one in this year’s CCPI.
 Measures performance in four categories: GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use, and Climate Policy.