India Ranks 28th in the Climate Change Performance Index
- 13 Nov 2026
On 11 November 2026, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027 was released by Germanwatch and the New Climate Institute. India secured the 28th position among 64 countries and the European Union (EU). Overall, India has been placed in the 'Medium' category.
Key Facts
- India's Performance: India received a 'Medium' rating in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Energy Use, and Climate Policy. In the Renewable Energy category, its overall rating remained 'Low', although the progress trend in this sector received a 'High' rating.
- Progress in Renewable Energy: The report highlighted the expansion of solar and wind energy capacity, rooftop solar installations, and the growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) as India's positive achievements.
- Non-Fossil Energy Target: By June 2025, the share of non-fossil fuel sources in India's total installed power generation capacity reached 50.08% (242.78 GW).
- Major Challenges: The report underscored the need to expand the power grid, strengthen transmission and distribution systems, and enhance energy storage capacity in line with renewable energy generation.
- Climate Policy: The report emphasized making climate targets more ambitious, ensuring their effective implementation, and improving monitoring mechanisms.
- Assessment Areas: The index assesses the climate performance of countries across four major categories:
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG Emissions)
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Use
- Climate Policy
