Day 6
International ReportsSkim2025-11-18
Climate Change Performance Index 2026 Released
What Happened
At the COP30 summit in Brazil, Germanwatch, the NewClimate Institute, and CAN International released the Climate Change Performance Index 2026. India ranked 23rd overall, slipping 13 positions from its previous rank to be classified as a Medium Performer. This drop was primarily driven by India's continued reliance on fossil fuels and the absence of a definitive national timeline for phasing out coal.
Why It Matters
India's sharp decline in the index highlights growing international scrutiny of its climate policies and underscores the critical challenge of balancing rapid economic growth with a timely transition to renewable energy.
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