Baku. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) report was released at the United Nations Climate Conference. India has slipped two places to 10th place in the list of more than 60 countries, but the report praised India’s excellent performance in the fight against climate change.
It has been said that India is the most populous country in the world, but its per capita emissions and energy use are relatively low. The first three positions in the report are empty. Denmark is at fourth place followed by Netherlands. China and the US, the two largest emitters, remain far down at 55th and 57th place respectively.
India ranked 10th in the report this year
The CCPI tracks the progress of the world’s largest emitters on emissions, renewable energy and climate policy. 63 countries, including the European Union, are responsible for 90 percent of global emissions. India is ranked 10th in the report this year and is one of the top performers.
No significant change in climate policy likely
Noting that significant changes in India’s climate policy are unlikely, the report said the growth-oriented approach to climate action is expected to continue or accelerate due to rising energy demand from industry and a growing population.
Per capita emissions in India remain at 2.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), much lower than the global average of 6.6 tCO2e. Carbon dioxide equivalent is a unit of measurement used to standardize the climate impacts of different greenhouse gases.
India urges rich countries to increase support
India has called on developed countries to increase their support for climate adaptation in developing countries. It has also been said that the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is threatening the survival of people, especially in poor countries. India said the developing world suffers disproportionately from the impacts of climate change, which is largely the result of historical emissions by developed countries.
It is worrying not to see snow on high peaks in November
Half of the month of November has passed, but the high peaks of the Himalayas look black and dry without snow. Meteorologists are linking this situation to climate change and unusual weather patterns. Generally, during these days, the Himalayan peaks visible from Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts are covered with a thick layer of snow, which acts as a protective shield for the glacier. This time not only has there been a reduction in snowfall, but there has also been no rainfall after the monsoon. Due to this, the Gangotri Himalayas and Yamunotri mountains are also visible in desolation.