- India jumped one place to 7th position in the climate change index 2023.
- According to the report released during the global climate talks COP28 on 8 December, India still remains in the list of countries making the most efforts towards climate change.
- According to the report released at the Global Climate Conference in Dubai, India has remained in the top ten countries for five consecutive years.
- The Climate Change Index assesses the efforts of 63 countries and the European Union to reduce carbon emissions.
- 90 percent of greenhouse gases are emitted from these countries.
- In this index, China is at 51st place and America is at 57th place.
- India’s past performance in the CCPI rankings shows a significant improvement from the 31st position in 2014 to the seventh position in 2023.
- India is trying to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with clear long-term policies focused on promoting renewable energy.
- As of today, India’s non-fossil energy installed capacity is about 44% as against the target of 50% by 2030.
